ArticleCureus2023
Cliniciopathological Spectrum of Skin and Soft Tissue Swellings at a Tertiary Care Hospital of Lahore, Pakistan.
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Abstract
Background Skin and soft tissue swellings (SSTS) frequently present in dermatology, plastic surgery, and general surgery departments. While a general surgeon can take care of excisable lesions, people typically seek plastic surgery for cosmetic reasons. According to the signs and symptoms, soft tissue and skin lesions must be removed, and it is crucial to maintain cosmesis following their removal. Objective The aim of this article is to describe the clinical and histopathological types, sites, laterality, and postoperative complications of SSTS. Material and methods This retrospective study was conducted at the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Lahore General Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan in November 2022. We studied admitted patients from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2022 for SSTS excision. Data on patients' demographics, associated features of SSTS, and their postoperative complications was gathered using Google Docs-generated proforma and sent to a statistician for the computation of results via a Microsoft Excel-generated spreadsheet. Results Out of the total 60 patients, 66.7% of the lesions were found in women. The mean age at presentation came out to be 34.16±17.42 years. Nevi with 16.7% were the most common SSTS in our study. The most common site of presentation of SSTS was the scalp and face in 63.3% of cases. Fever was the most frequently encountered post-excision complication in 40% of patients. Conclusion A comprehensive history, clinical examination, signs and symptoms, and the histology of the lesion, all play a crucial role in the management of such swellings. Surgery was the definitive treatment option for SSTS. There were very few major complications in a handful of patients.
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