2023, Volume 16, Issue 10, pp 1571 – 1574

Surgical management of periocular squamous cell carcinoma: case report

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Corresponding Authors: Carmen-Ecaterina Leferman, Department of Pharmacology, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iași, Romania E-mail: carmen-ecaterina.leferman@umfiasi.ro

Alin Dumitru Ciubotaru, Department of Neurology, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iași, Romania E-mail: alin-dumitru-d-ciubotaru@d.umfiasi.ro

These authors contributed equally

Abstract

This report describes the case of a 72-year-old female patient admitted to the ophthalmology clinic for a large round-oval tumor with a long-standing keratotic lesion on her lower eyelid, without extending to the free margin of the eyelid. The tumor was excised with a margin in non-tumorous tissue, the nearest being 1 mm away from the tumor at the 12 o’clock position. The surgical process was complicated by the patient’s treatment with the anticoagulant rivaroxaban, resulting in increased bleeding during surgery. The histopathological evaluation showed characteristics indicative of a well-differentiated squamous cell carcinoma, more specifically, the keratoacanthoma type. Consequently, it was necessary to extend the excision at the 12 o’clock position by an additional 3 mm. The procedure involved extensive removal of the impacted area and subsequent reconstruction with advancement flaps, supported by histological examination to ensure total excision. In cases of squamous cell carcinoma on the eyelid, multiple sequential excisions are often required to ensure complete removal within safe histological margins, achieving desirable functional and esthetic results.

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PMC ID: 10835559
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DOI: 10.25122/jml-2023-0537

Article Publishing Date (print): 10 2023
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ISSN Printing: 1844-122X
ISSN Online: 1844-3117
Journal Title: Journal of Medicine and Life

Copyright License: Open Access

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