Recurrent Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of the Scalp Treated with Mohs Micrographic Surgery

Overview

Journal Dermatol Surg

Date 2003 Jun 6

PMID 12786711

Citations 7

Authors

Aleksandar L Krunic

Sang Kim

Maria Medenica

Anne E Laumann

Keyoumars Soltani

James C Shaw

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Abstract

Primary cutaneous adenoid cystic carcinoma is a rare skin neoplasm with a high potential for recurrence after local excision. We present a case of a 45-year-old white female with recurrent primary cutaneous adenoid cystic carcinoma of the scalp. The tumor was resected with Mohs surgery in two stages and defect repaired with split-thickness skin graft. There has been no recurrence of the tumor in the 12-month follow-up period.

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