Primary Melanoma of the Breast Parenchyma: An Oncoplastic Approach

Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2020 Dec 18;8(12):e3276. doi: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000003276. eCollection 2020 Dec.

Abstract

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.

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  • Case Reports