Abstract

MOLLER, Ernst L; MALHERBE, Francois  and  PRICE, Christopher E. Surgical treatment of Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans with a free anterolateral thigh (ALT) flap in an adolescent. S. Afr. j. surg. [online]. 2018, vol.56, n.4, pp.30-31. ISSN 2078-5151.  https://doi.org/10.17159/2078-5151/2018/v56n4a2849.

A 16-year-old male presented with a 2-year history of a 5 x 5 cm dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) on the medial aspect of his right lower leg. Wide local excision (WLE) with a 2cm margin was performed and a free anterolateral thigh (ALT) flap was used to reconstruct the defect. This technique satisfactorily reconstructed a large defect in an adolescent with minimal donor site morbidity, as the donor site was closed primarily, and a functionally and aesthetically acceptable outcome. There was no evidence of tumour recurrence at 6 months follow-up.

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