Publications by authors named "Armando G Apellaniz-Campo"

Article Synopsis
  • - Intramuscular lipomas are benign growths found in muscle tissue, most commonly seen in individuals aged 40-70, with giant lipomas defined as those larger than 5 cm, often occurring in the thigh but rarely in the trapezius muscle.
  • - A case was reported involving a 40-year-old male with a 2-year history of a painless tumor in the trapezius that was successfully diagnosed as a giant intramuscular lipoma via MRI and surgically removed without complications.
  • - Despite being slow-growing, intramuscular lipomas can mimic other conditions and may cause discomfort; hence, MRI is essential for accurate diagnosis, and further studies are necessary to understand their prevalence, especially in rare locations
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Background: The full creation of an ear requires 2 reconstruction stages. In the second stage of reconstruction, the cartilaginous framework placed at first stage is separated from the head creating an auriculocephalic sulcus. Then a piece of rib cartilage is placed in the sulcus to maintain this separation and is covered with tissue that allows the integration of a full-thickness skin graft.

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Objective: To present our experience treating 42 patients with Goldenhar syndrome.

Method: A descriptive, observational, retrospective study was carried out using the medical and photographic record of all patients diagnosed with Goldenhar syndrome treated by the craniofacial surgery unit of the plastic and reconstructive surgery department of the Dr. Manuel Gea González hospital between 2010 and 2018.

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