Radial Forearm Free Flap for Reconstruction of Huge Verrucous Carcinoma of Face

Authors

  • Md Ayub Ali Professor of Plastic Surgery Chittagong Medical College, Chittagong, Bangladesh
  • Kazi Nishat Ara Begum Curator of Pathology Dhaka Medical College, Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Md Ashiqur Rahman Siddiqui Resident of Burn & Plastic Surgery Unit, Chittagong Medical College Hospital, Chittagong, Bangladesh
  • Mohammed Shahabuddin Khaled Medical Officer of Burn & Plastic Surgery Unit, Chittagong Medical College Hospital, Chittagong, Bangladesh
  • Mishma Islam Medical Officer of Burn & Plastic Surgery Unit, Chittagong Medical College Hospital, Chittagong, Bangladesh
  • Mohammad Rajib Hasan Resident of ENT, Chittagong Medical College Hospital, Chittagong, Bangladesh
  • Md Mujibul Haque Khan Assistant Professor of ENT, Chittagong Medical College, Chittagong, Bangladesh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/jcmcta.v22i2.50786

Keywords:

Radial forearm free flap; cancer reconstruction; facial defect; verrucous carcinoma

Abstract

Verrucous carcinoma is a well differentiated papillary squamous cell carcinoma that may invade locally bu rarely metastasizes. A 65 years old farmer presented with a huge ugly looking verrucous carcinoma on left angle of mouth involving cheek and zygoma at Chittagong Medical College Hospital in July 2010. Clinical examination and CT scan revealed neither bony nor regional lymph node involvement. The enormous growth was excised and reconstructed by Radial Forearm Free Flap. Standard microvascular techniques were followed. Patiend had uneventful postoperative recovery. Radial forearm free flap was taken & well matched with the facial tissue leaving no donor site morbidity. Follow up was done monthly for the first 6 months and 3 monthly onward. No recurrence is noticed yet, even after 18 months.

JCMCTA 2011; 22(2): 50-52

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Published

2012-02-22

How to Cite

Ali, M. A., Begum, K. N. A., Siddiqui, M. A. R., Khaled, M. S., Islam, M., Hasan, M. R., & Khan, M. M. H. (2012). Radial Forearm Free Flap for Reconstruction of Huge Verrucous Carcinoma of Face. Journal of Chittagong Medical College Teachers' Association, 22(2), 50–52. https://doi.org/10.3329/jcmcta.v22i2.50786

Issue

Vol. 22 No. 2 (2011)

Section

Case Reports