Recurrent Myoepithelioma Treated by Palatal and Piriform Apertural Approaches.
Myoepithelioma is a rare, benign salivary neoplasm, most frequently located in the salivary gland; extrasalivary cases most commonly occur in the palate. This tumor is prone to recurrence. We present a case of recurrent myoepithelioma in the nasal cavity with a palatal fistula treated both by a palatal approach and a piriform apertural approach. The combination of these approaches widens the surgical space, allowing removal of the mass. It is important not only to excise the mass but also to allow for reconstruction.
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Fujita Health University School of Medicine, Toyoake, Japan; and Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.
Takayuki
T
Okumoto
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Fujita Health University School of Medicine, Toyoake, Japan; and Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.
Hayato
H
Nagashima
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Fujita Health University School of Medicine, Toyoake, Japan; and Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.
Yoshikazu
Y
Inoue
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Fujita Health University School of Medicine, Toyoake, Japan; and Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.
Makiko
M
Yamauchi
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Fujita Health University School of Medicine, Toyoake, Japan; and Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.
Kazuo
K
Kishi