Abstract
Introduction
Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a relatively rare malignant tumor, with
important local aggressiveness.
Case report
We present a case of a 59-years-old man with a history of Psoriasis and viral hepatitis
C presented in our department with a giant lesion on the posterior trunk, of 24/36 cm,
with pus and local bleeding, causing important anemia. The tumor was excised, creating
an elliptical defect of around 34 × 42 cm down to fascial level, which was covered
by two lateral flaps – modified Keystone type III.
Results
The flaps were completely viable and integrated with small dehiscence, which were
assisted to heal secondarily.
Conclusion
Our paper presents a reliable alternative to skin grafting for a very large defect
on the posterior trunk, the modified type III keystone flap, to our knowledge, for
the first time presented for such a wide defect and on adult.
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Published online: October 23, 2019
Footnotes
This paper is part of a Supplement supported by the European Federation of Societies of Microsurgery (EFSM) and the Serbian Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery (SSRM).
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