Management of rodent ulcer

ABSTRACT

* 24 pationts with rodents ulcer of the eye lids and adjacent areas of the face were studied. * The commonst sites were in the lower lid and the inner canthus. * Eight of the cases were recurrent ulcer. 6 of them have been recived local treatment. * Two of patients presented with aggressive ulcer. * No palpable glands were detected in any of the cases. * Wide excision and skin graft were done. Free full thickness grafs forAsmall tumours not invading deebly and not reaching the lid margin. * Rotation and advancement skin flaps were used for inner and outer canther tumours. * In the follow up, no secondaries were dected