Dermatologic Surgery Glossary

A local flap that moves tissue in a semicircular arc around a pivot point to close a defect.

A continuous suturing technique placed in the dermal layer parallel to the skin surface. Provides excellent cosmetic clo...

A surgical technique creating a shallow, bowl-shaped defect with beveled edges. Used for superficial lesion removal with...

Aggressive malignant tumor arising from sebaceous glands, commonly affecting the eyelid.

A rare malignant tumor arising from sebaceous glands, most commonly in the periocular region. Associated with Muir-Torre...

Common benign epidermal tumor appearing as waxy, 'stuck-on' growths, frequently requiring editorial attention for proper...

A procedure to identify and sample the first lymph node(s) that drain from a primary tumor site.

Staged surgical approach involving multiple procedures to progressively remove large lesions while allowing tissue accom...

A sampling technique where superficial tissue is removed with a tangential blade motion. Typically performed for raised...

A skin graft containing epidermis and partial dermis, typically used for large wound coverage.

Surgical technique involving removal of tissue in multiple planned procedures to ensure complete tumor clearance.

Split-thickness skin graft used to cover defects after tumor removal.

A continuous suturing technique placed in the dermal layer to approximate wound edges without visible surface sutures.

The network of blood vessels located in the deep dermis and superficial subcutis.

The most common type of melanoma characterized by horizontal growth pattern before vertical invasion.

Inflatable device placed under skin to gradually stretch tissue for reconstruction of large defects.

Clinical evaluation of blood flow to tissues, critical for determining flap viability and healing potential.

A surgical approach that minimizes normal tissue removal while achieving complete tumor excision, often using staged or...

Clinical evaluation of tissue perfusion and healing potential prior to reconstructive surgery.

A local flap that moves tissue laterally across normal skin to close a defect.

A benign hair follicle-derived cyst most commonly occurring on the scalp, requiring complete wall excision to prevent re...

A benign hair follicle tumor that can mimic basal cell carcinoma clinically and requires histopathologic confirmation fo...

Local anesthetic technique using large volumes of dilute lidocaine with epinephrine to achieve tissue distension and hem...

The surgical technique of separating tissue layers beneath the dermis to create mobility for wound closure or reconstruc...