Abstract

Background: Squamous cell carcinoma is a malignant epithelial neoplasm characterized by variable clinical manifestations. When located in the gingiva, this neoplasm may mimic common inflammatory lesions. This is a case report of gingival Squamous cell carcinoma treated by marginal mandibular resection and then, reconstruction by distraction osteogenesis during chemotherapy. Patient: In a 50-year-old female patient marginal resection was done for treatment of gingival Squamous Cell Carcinoma and an attempt was made to reconstruct the mandible using distraction osteogenesis during contaminant chemotherapy. Result: Reconstruction of the mandible using distraction osteogenesis was successful with no adverse effect of the chemotherapy on the bone for formation by the distraction. Both soft tissue and bone healing were uneventfully. Conclusion: This case indicates that DO and chemotherapy could be performed simultaneously with no complications. 

Keywords

gingival squamous cell carcinoma, marginal mandibular resection, distraction osteogenesis, chemotherapy