[Extra-abdominal desmoid tumor in a scar of donor-site of a latissimus dorsi flap: case report]

Ann Chir Plast Esthet. 2008 Feb;53(1):63-9. doi: 10.1016/j.anplas.2007.02.011. Epub 2007 Apr 6.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Tumefaction arising lately after latissimus dorsi flap harvest are rare and observed in 1 or 2% of the cases. These lesions are frequently related to kystic sero-hematoma and are easily and efficiently treated with surgical excision. In some rare circumstances, a tumoral evolution can mimic a kystic sero-hematoma. We will discuss one case of desmoid tumor arising from a latissimus dorsi flap donor-site scar. The subject was a 45 years old woman who had a breast reconstruction following mastectomy. A dorsal tumefaction, with a benign aspect, was observed during the follow-up period. The biopsy showed an extra-abdominal desmoid tumor. The patient was treated with a large excision of the lesion and reconstructed using two opposing local cutaneous advancing flaps. No radicalization was necessary. No sign of recurrence has been observed at 4 years follow-up.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Back
  • Cicatrix / complications*
  • Cicatrix / pathology
  • Desmoid Tumors / etiology*
  • Desmoid Tumors / pathology
  • Desmoid Tumors / surgery
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Mammaplasty / adverse effects*
  • Mastectomy
  • Middle Aged
  • Reoperation
  • Skin Neoplasms / etiology*
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology
  • Skin Neoplasms / surgery
  • Surgical Flaps / adverse effects*
  • Time Factors