CHSJ

Curr Health Sci J, vol. 47, no. 4, 2021

Left Buttock Sebaceus Carcinoma: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

[Case Report]

R. Mercu (1), M. Ionescu (2), C. Simionescu (3), V. Pirvanescu (1), M.F. Mercu (4), A. Goganau (5), M.E. Ciurea (1)


(1)Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Romania,
(2)Department of Medical Informatics and Biostatistics, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Romania,
(3)Department of Pathology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Romania,
(4)Department of Ophthalmology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Romania,
(5)Department of General Surgery, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Romania


Abstract:

Sebaceous carcinoma is a rare, aggressive, malignant tumour, characterized by a tendency for local recurrence and distant metastases. This case report presents a rare form of sebaceous carcinoma in an 86 years-old female. Clinical examination revealed a 12cm nodular tumour, yellow-brown in colour, located on the left buttock of the patient. Ultrasound examination indicated that no ganglions were affected; dermatological examination suggested that the tumour had an unpredictable evolution. Treatment was surgical with a 2cm wide excision, followed by reconstruction with a VY skin flap, from the left side of the buttock. Histological exam supported the diagnosis of sebaceous carcinoma; the tumour was removed with a safety margin of healthy tissue. Sebaceous carcinoma is a malignant tumour with unpredictable evolution. Diagnosis is based on histological examination. Treatment of choice consists in complete wide surgical excision.


Keywords: Sebaceous carcinoma, histological examination, malignant tumor.



Corresponding: Mihaela Ionescu, Department of Medical Informatics and Biostatistics, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Romania, e-mail: mihaela.ionescu@umfcv.ro, Maria Filoftea Mercu, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Romania, e-mail: nicolcescumaria@gmail.com


DOI 10.12865/CHSJ.47.04.18 - Download PDF
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