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January 17, 2026Dermatology Reports0 citationsOpen Access

Basics in dermatologic surgery: the Limberg flap as treatment option for high-risk basal cell carcinoma with preauricular location

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GTGeorgi TchernevКTК. TchernevSKSimona Kordeva

Key Points

  • The aim is to evaluate the Limberg flap as a treatment for high-risk basal cell carcinoma located in the preauricular region.
  • Case presentation of a 75-year-old male with a 4 cm x 3 cm lesion in the right preauricular area.
  • Histological evaluation confirmed basal cell carcinoma.
  • Surgical excision using a Limberg flap approach performed under local anesthesia.
  • The Limberg flap successfully excised the basal cell carcinoma.
  • The technique is indicated for high-risk lesions in cosmetic areas.
  • Histological assessment post-surgery showed clear margins.

Abstract

A 75-year-old male presented to the dermatology department with a primary complaint of a tumorous lesion, measured 4 cm × 3 cm in diameter, located in the right preauricular region. Histological evaluation revealed a basal cell carcinoma, and surgical excision under local anesthesia was recommended.

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Tchernev et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/696b2631d2a12237a93496f0https://doi.org/10.4081/dr.2026.10738
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