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Dermatosurgical rounds: modified rhomboid transposition flap combining the Limberg and Dufourmentel techniques for reconstruction of primary defects following skin cancer excision in the zygomatic region

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: An 82-year-old female presented to the dermatology department with a primary complaint of an achromatic tumorous lesion measuring 1.5×1.5 cm, protruding above the surrounding skin, covered with hemorrhagic crust, with irregular borders, located in the right zygomatic region. Based on the clinical presentation, squamous cell carcinoma was suspected and surgical excision under local anesthesia was recommended. Additionally, a solitary formation was observed in the right parotid region, suspected to represent a lymph node conglomerate. A lymph node biopsy has been scheduled in another department for further evaluation. [...].

Source: Dermatology Reports

DOI: 10.4081/dr.2026.10953

Authors: Georgi Tchernev, Konstantin Georgiev Tchernev Jr, Simona Kordeva

Institution: Ministry of Interior

Language: English

Topic: Reconstructive Facial Surgery Techniques

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $539