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Treatment of squamous cell carcinoma of the anterior faucial pillar-retromolar trigone.
Oral Oncology 2003 October
Cancer of the anterior faucial pillar-retromolar trigone is an uncommon head and neck tumor, which has historically been shown to be associated with poor prognosis. In this retrospective study, we reviewed our experience with primary surgery followed by postoperative radiation therapy in order to determine the impact of our treatment protocols on patients' outcome. Between January 1994 and December 1998, 31 patients with histologically proven squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the anterior faucial pillar-retromolar trigone were treated in our department. Surgical excision of the primary lesion and ipsilateral neck dissection were performed in all patients. Reconstruction was accomplished using masseter muscle flap or tongue flap. Postoperatively, most patients (90%) received radiation therapy (51-58 Gy) to the primary side and neck. Adjuvant chemotherapy was offered if histologic signs of aggressive behavior were identified. Four out of 31 patients were initially seen at stage I or II and 27 patients at stage III or IV of the disease. Metastatic disease was demonstrated in 78% of ipsilateral neck nodes. Occult metastases were found in 64% of clinically N0 necks. The 3-year loco-regional recurrence rates were 44.8%. SCC of retromolar trigone is considered as an aggressive and insidious tumor. The reconstruction of the deficit of the anterior faucial pillar-retromolar area with masseter muscle flap is a reliable, safe and absolutely functional method.
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