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World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Published in: World Journal of Surgical Oncology 1/2011

Open Access 01-12-2011 | Case report

Popliteal lymph node dissection for metastatic squamous cell carcinoma: a case report of an uncommon procedure for an uncommon presentation

Authors: Basem B Morcos, Sameh Hashem, Firas Al-Ahmad

Published in: World Journal of Surgical Oncology | Issue 1/2011

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Abstract

Lymph node metastasis from cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma is uncommon. The popliteal fossa is rarely involved with metastasis. Popliteal lymph node dissection is uncommonly performed and not frequently discussed in the literature. We present a case of squamous cell carcinoma of the heel with popliteal and inguinal metastasis. This is followed by a description of the relevant anatomy of the popliteal fossa and the technique of popliteal lymphadenectomy.
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Metadata
Title
Popliteal lymph node dissection for metastatic squamous cell carcinoma: a case report of an uncommon procedure for an uncommon presentation
Authors
Basem B Morcos
Sameh Hashem
Firas Al-Ahmad
Publication date
01-12-2011
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
World Journal of Surgical Oncology / Issue 1/2011
Electronic ISSN: 1477-7819
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1477-7819-9-130

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