High-grade spindle cell sarcoma arising in rhytidectomy scar: a case report.

Jones, D; Earley, M J · J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg · 2010

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

A 53-year-old woman developed a high-grade spindle cell sarcoma in a rhytidectomy incision. Early diagnosis was confounded by the presence of a recent surgical incision. This case report underlines the importance of maintaining a low threshold for tissue biopsy. It also demonstrates the capacity for free vascularised nerve graft to withstand the effects of radiotherapy.

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