1/4. Basaloid squamous carcinoma of the buccal cavity.Basaloid-squamous carcinoma was first recognized as a separate pathologic entity in 1986. It has been described in the hypopharynx, larynx, base of tongue, and nasal cavity. We report the first case of this rare tumor occurring in the buccal cavity and review the atypical squamous cell carcinomas that occurred in these sites.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = cavity (Clic here for more details about this article) |
2/4. Lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma of the larynx, soft palate and nasal cavity.Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma of the larynx is uncommon and when it occurs usually presents as a non-ulcerating supraglottic mass with a predilection for the ventricle. No case of the lymphoplasmacytic variety occurring in the larynx has been reported in the literature to date. We present such a case with distant lesions in the soft palate and nasal cavity, mimicking nasal polyps.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.83333333333333keywords = cavity (Clic here for more details about this article) |
3/4. Verrucous carcinoma--changing concepts in management.Verrucous carcinoma is an unusual, non-metastasizing, distinct variant of a well differentiated squamous cell carcinoma. Multiple biopsies are frequently necessary to establish its diagnosis. Seven of 10 patients treated with irradiation showed no evidence of anaplastic transformation. A high recurrence rate in tumors of the oral cavity treated with either irradiation or surgery alone is noted. Extensive lesions in this area may benefit from combined therapy. A good response to radiotherapy with a low recurrence rate in small laryngeal lesions is recognized. Irradiation should be considered in the management of this tumor without undue concern for change in its biologic behavior.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.6358027797162keywords = oral cavity, cavity (Clic here for more details about this article) |
4/4. Three years of experience with the free vastus lateralis flap: an analysis of 30 consecutive reconstructions in maxillofacial surgery.Free vastus lateralis flaps for maxillofacial reconstruction were used in 30 patients. On the basis of its anatomy, this flap can be inserted as a musculocutaneous or musculofascial transplant in slim or normal-weight patients if extensive defects exist. The microvascular transfer is facilitated and accelerated by the long and high-caliber vascular pedicle and flap raising, which can be performed at the same time as tumor resection. We see indications for the musculocutaneous transplant in almost all sections of the oral cavity, particularly for tongue reconstruction; the vastus lateralis flap can be inserted in a purely muscular form for defect coverage on the scalp in connection with split skin. The donor defect is minimal functionally and aesthetically, and the success rate is approximately 90% for all flap transfers.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.6358027797162keywords = oral cavity, cavity (Clic here for more details about this article) |