Harsukh Educational Charitable Society International Journal of Community Health and Medical Research
Volume 3 Issue 1 Jan-Mar 2017
Case Reports
Central Arch Commando, A Catholicon For Tongue Carcinoma In Decrepit Patient- A Case Report | |
Rajender Bothra, Jain Shivani, Jasleen Kaur, Vinod Kumawat, Rushik Raval, Aniruddh Pratap Singh | |
Squamous cell carcinoma is the most frequently occurring malignant neoplasm of the oral cavity, common amongst tobacco and alcohol consumers, affecting individuals over 50 years of age. Various treatment modalities consist of chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery or a combination of the above. A case report of squamous cell carcinoma involving the tongue and the floor of mouth, with no deleterious habits, treated with central arch commando operation followed by reconstruction with pectoralis major myocutaneous flap and deltopectrol flap is presented. Key words- Squamous cell carcinoma, tongue, floor of mouth, neoplasm, chemotherapy, radiotherapy. |
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