Squamous cell carcinoma in discoid lupus erythematosus: Reconstruction with a free forearm fasciocutaneous flap
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY AND HAND SURGERY, vol.42, no.5, pp.271-273, 2008 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 42 Issue: 5
- Publication Date: 2008
- Doi Number: 10.1080/02844310601159881
- Journal Name: SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY AND HAND SURGERY
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.271-273
- Çukurova University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
We present the first free flap operation to our knowledge for a patient with squamous cell carcinoma on a lesion of discoid lupus erythematosus. Although the disease affects the skin, the defect was reconstructed successfully with a free radial forearm fasciocutaneous flap.