Limberg flap for melanoma reconstruction. A case report

Background: Objective: To describe a case report of melanoma in situ and treatment with surgical resection with Limberg technique. Introduction: Melanomas most frequently occur in sun-exposed areas of the skin (cutaneous melanoma of the trunk, extremities, head, and neck) but may arise in number of other sites such as the nail bed, palms, or soles (acral lentiginous melanoma), on the external genitalia, in mucous membranes (mucosal melanoma), or in the eye (uveal or conjunctival melanoma). Case description: 67 year old female with a diagnosis of melanoma in situ which required wide resection and rotation of the Limberg flap. Conclusion: Timely resection of melanoma in situ is a surgical procedure that helps reduce the risk of spread and improves the patient's prognosis. Keywords: Melanoma, Oncoplastic surgery, Limberg, flap, resection, surgical.