Técnica de expansión tisular para reconstrucción de cuero cabelludo en nevus melanocítico congénito gigante verrugoso. Reporte de caso

Objective

to present the use of tissue expansion technique to correct a scalp defect secondary to the resection of a giant warty congenital melanocytic nevus.

Clinical case

27 year old male patient who presents with a giant warty congenital melanocytic nevus, which occupies the right fronto-pareto-occipital region of the scalp and the upper pole of the ipsilateral auricle.

Discussion

the use of tissue expansion techniques is prioritized when the affected area is very extensive and the reconstructive result, using other surgical techniques, will not be satisfactory for the patient.

Conclusions

tissue expansion is an effective technique to reconstruct large defects of the scalp, preserving its characteristics, leaving scars that can be easily hidden.