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Extensive multiple piloleiomyoma in the submental region treated successfully by surgery and reconstruction with a
S Matsushita1, T Ishihara, K Takeda
1Department of Dermatology, Field of Sensory Organology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan. shige@m2.kufm.kagoshima-u.ac.jp
Abstract:
Piloleiomyoma is a benign tumour originating in the smooth muscles of the arrector pili muscle in the skin. The lesions are often sensitive to touch, cold and emotional disturbance. We present a patient with multiple piloleiomyoma (MPL) of the submentum who underwent reconstructive surgery using a submental perforator flap. The result was excellent and there were no postoperative complications. MPL of the submental region is relatively rare; to our knowledge, ours is the first report of MPL treated successfully with a submental perforator flap.
