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. 2014 Jan;7(1):65-6.
doi: 10.4103/0974-2077.129992.

Superficial large Basal cell carcinoma over face, reconstructed by v-y plasty

Palak Deshmukh  1 , Yugal K Sharma  1 , Bharat B Dogra  2 , Nitin D Chaudhari  1
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Superficial large Basal cell carcinoma over face, reconstructed by v-y plasty

Palak Deshmukh et al. J Cutan Aesthet Surg. 2014 Jan.
No abstract available

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Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1
A large 5 cm × 6 cm single, hyperpigmented, ulcerated plaque with undulating margins and rolled out edges
Figure 2
Figure 2
Small geographic lesion composed of small round, basaloid cells proliferation
Figure 3
Figure 3
(a) Wide local excision, (b) Excision of lesion with margins and outline of V-Y advancement flap
Figure 4
Figure 4
(a) Closure of V-Y advancement flap, (b) Post-operative over 1 week
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