Primary Melanoma of the Breast Parenchyma: An Oncoplastic Approach. Issue 12 (December 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Snashall, Emma; Kiernan, Tamara; Harper-Machin, Aenone; Taghizadeh, Rieka
• Is Part Of: Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Volume 8:Issue 12(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-12
• Subjects: Surgery, Plastic -- Periodicals; Surgery, Plastic -- Periodicals; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures -- Periodicals; 617.95205
• DOI: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000003276
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2169-7574

Abstract

Abstract : Summary: Primary melanoma of the breast parenchyma (PMPB) is a rare and aggressive disease, with only a few cases reported in the literature. We present the case of a 50-year old woman who underwent mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction using a free DIEP flap following recurrence after breast conserving surgery. This report highlights the importance of an oncoplastic approach for this diagnosis and the benefit of immediate autologous breast reconstruction.