Giant basal cell carcinoma of the anterior chest wall with bone invasion Journal Article

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Authors: Nystrom, L. M.; Gibbs, C. P., Jr; Singhal, D.; Klodell, C. T., Jr
Article Title: Giant basal cell carcinoma of the anterior chest wall with bone invasion
Abstract: Giant basal cell carcinoma (BCC) of the chest wall is rare and poses challenges related to resection and reconstruction. A 69-year old man presented with giant BCC invading sternum. Wide resection and reconstruction with polymethylmethacrylate and mesh was performed. The soft tissue defect was covered with a pedicled omental flap and skin graft. He developed an infection requiring removal of the mesh construct; however, debridement and antibiotics cleared the infection. This case illustrates the locally aggressive nature of this disease and the need for tertiary-level care.
Journal Title: European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery : official journal of the European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery
Volume: 45
Issue: 5
ISSN: 1873-734X; 1010-7940
Publisher: Unknown  
Journal Place: Germany
Date Published: 2014
Start Page: 945
End Page: 946
Language: eng
DOI/URL:

10.1093/ejcts/ezt416
Notes: JID: 8804069; OTO: NOTNLM; 2013/09/11 [aheadofprint]; ppublish