Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Right Lower Eyelid Treated With Tarsoconjunctival and Mustardé Flaps
An 82-year-old female patient presented with noduloulcerative basal cell carcinoma (BCC) on the right lower eyelid, extending laterally. Following full-thickness excision of the carcinoma with clear margins, a tarsoconjunctival flap was placed over the posterior lamella to create support and lining. A Mustardé flap was used for anterior lamella repair, and a rotating cheek flap was used to recreate the natural shape and function of the eyelid. Postoperative recovery was uneventful, with excellent flap viability and minimal complications. At follow-up, the patient demonstrated well-aligned eyelid function, good aesthetic outcomes, and histopathological confirmation of complete tumor excision. Hughes and Mustardé flaps combined in a single-step procedure offer a reliable and effective solution for managing extensive full-thickness eyelid defects post-BCC excision, as it maintains eyelid integrity, minimizes morbidity, and achieves favorable cosmetic and functional outcomes, serving as an invaluable approach in complex periocular reconstructions.
Authors
- Theodore G. Troupis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3676-4486)
- Dimosthenis Chrysikos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4398-7557)
- Andreas Patelis
- Ioannis Anastasopoulos
- Aristeidis Ntamagkas
Institutions
- National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (GR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2025-02-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.79129
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.35