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Skin cancer is a type of cancer that occurs when there is an abnormal growth of skin cells, usually triggered by damage to the DNA within the skin cells. It is primarily caused by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or artificial sources like tanning beds. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer worldwide, and its incidence continues to rise.
Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC): BCC is the most common type of skin cancer, accounting for about 80% of cases. It typically develops in...

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A Periareolar Approach for Skin Cancer Adjacent Nipple-Areolar Complex.

Tuan-Anh Bui¹, Hsiang-Shun Shih², Seng-Feng Jeng²

¹From the Department of Plastic Surgery, Hong Ngoc - Phuc Truong Minh General Hospital, Hanoi, Vietnam.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Global Open

|May 20, 2025

Summary

This study introduces a novel periareolar approach for breast cancer reconstruction, utilizing a purse-string suture technique. This method effectively reconstructs skin defects adjacent to the nipple-areolar complex with minimal scarring.

Area of Science:

Plastic Surgery
Dermatologic Surgery
Oncology

Background:

The periareolar approach is established for cosmetic breast surgery like mastopexy and reduction.
No prior reports exist on using this technique for skin cancer reconstruction near the nipple-areolar complex.

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