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.

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Cureus
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2025-02-16
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.79129
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Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Studies
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Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Right Lower Eyelid Treated With Tarsoconjunctival and Mustardé Flaps

Theodore G. Troupis, Dimosthenis Chrysikos, Andreas Patelis, Ioannis Anastasopoulos, Aristeidis Ntamagkas
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Abstract

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.

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Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Studies
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Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Right Lower Eyelid Treated With Tarsoconjunctival and Mustardé Flaps — Theodore G. Troupis, Dimosthenis Chrysikos, et al. · Cureus (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS