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Dermatosurgical rounds: modified rhomboid transposition flap combining the Limberg and Dufourmentel techniques for reconstruction of primary defects following skin cancer excision in the zygomatic region
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Published: 17 June 2026
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An 82-year-old female presented to the dermatology department with a primary complaint of an achromatic tumorous lesion measuring 1.5×1.5 cm, protruding above the surrounding skin, covered with hemorrhagic crust, with irregular borders, located in the right zygomatic region. Based on the clinical presentation, squamous cell carcinoma was suspected and surgical excision under local anesthesia was recommended. Additionally, a solitary formation was observed in the right parotid region, suspected to represent a lymph node conglomerate. A lymph node biopsy has been scheduled in another department for further evaluation. [...]
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Tchernev G, Tchernev Jr KG, Kordeva S. Dermatosurgical rounds: modified rhomboid transposition flap combining the Limberg and Dufourmentel techniques for reconstruction of primary defects following skin cancer excision in the zygomatic region. Dermatol Reports [Internet]. 2026 Jun. 17 [cited 2026 Jul. 10];. Available from: https://journals.pagepress.net/dr/article/view/10953
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