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Reconstruction Approach to a Rare Case of Acquired Scrotal Giant Muscular Hamartoma.

Authors :
Bogetti P
Rolle L
Baglioni EA
Parisi A
Spaziante L
Ruka E
Rivarossa F
Ceruti C
Preto M
Bocchiotti MA
Source :
Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open [Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open] 2016 Sep 07; Vol. 4 (9), pp. e857. Date of Electronic Publication: 2016 Sep 07 (Print Publication: 2016).
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

Acquired scrotal giant muscular hamartoma is an uncommon benign lesion with fewer than 10 documented cases all over the world. It is characterized by a proliferation of dermal smooth muscle bundles of scrotum dartos fascia. The authors report a rare case of acquired scrotal giant muscular hamartoma, which occurred in a 70-year-old severely obese and diabetic man presenting with a progressive scrotal enlargement and swelling in the last year, causing marked reduction in quality of life and cosmetic problems. The patient underwent a wide excision of the hamartomatous lesion, and then, a reductive scrotoplasty and autologous skin grafting of penis were performed. Anatomopathological examination showed an acquired scrotal giant muscular hamartoma arising from muscular fascia of dartos. This surgical technique is a valid, safe, effective, and minimally invasive option to treat this pathology, achieving both excellent functional and aesthetic results, with a marked improvement of the patient's quality of life.<br />Competing Interests: The authors have no financial interest to declare in relation to the content of this article. The Article Processing Charge was paid for by the authors.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2169-7574
Volume :
4
Issue :
9
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
27757322
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/GOX.0000000000000828