A Case of Mandibulectomy with Partial Preservation of Mandible in Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma Invading Mandible

Korean Journal of Head & Neck Oncology 2002;18(2):223-226.
Published online November 30, 2002.

Joon Sik Hwang;Young Chang Lim;Jin Hwan Kim;Il Suk Park;Young Su Rho

하악골을 침범한 점액표피양 암종에서 하악 일부를 보전한 변형적 하악 절제술 치험 1예

황준식;임영창;김진환;박일석;노영수

Abstract

The segmental mandibulectomy should be performed, if mandiblie invasion is suspected clinically and radiologically. And if tumor is located to mandible very closely or when microinvasion to mandible is suspected, marginal mandibulectomy is recommended. But in segmental mandibulectomy, reconstruction is difficult and cosmetic problem remains. In this case, we performed modified segmental resection of mandible, preserving the inferior margin of mandible, and maintains the continuity of the bone, in mucoepidermoid carcinoma of parapharynx, invading mandible. We reviewed the diagnosis, pathology, and treatment, and report the case with reviews of literature.

Key Words: Mandible invasion, Mandibulectomy, Mucoepidermoid carcinoma, Parapharyngeal space