Unilateral absence of the latissimus dorsi: A report of a rare case
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Tarih
2023
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Springernature
Erişim Hakkı
info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
Özet
The latissimus dorsi is the largest muscle in the human body, located in the lower posterior thorax, and it contributes to motion in the upper extremity and provides assistance in respiration. This case report describes a rare occurrence of a unilateral absence of the latissimus dorsi accompanied by contralateral scoliosis in a 73-year-old female cadaver. The absence of the muscle along with the absence of the thoracodorsal nerve and branches of the subscapular and axillary arteries was identified during a standard dissection course. The implications of this rare case extend to an array of surgical interventions, including head, neck, breast, and torso reconstructive applications. It is important to investigate potential anomalies of the latissimus dorsi, while planning or performing free flap transfers. The report also highlights the importance of understanding this variation for educational and research purposes.
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Anahtar Kelimeler
Cadaver, Muscle Absence, Latissimus Dorsi Muscle, Flap, Reconstruction, Poland
Kaynak
Cureus Journal of Medical Science
WoS Q Değeri
Q3
Scopus Q Değeri
Cilt
15
Sayı
6
Künye
Erdem, H., Cevik, Y., Safak, N. K., Acikgoz, A. K., & Senol, G. T. (2023). Unilateral Absence of the Latissimus Dorsi: A Report of a Rare Case. Cureus, 15(6).
