Short-Term Follow-up of Surgical Management Verruca Vulgaris with Modified Estlander Flap: A Case Report and Recent Literature Review

Abstract

Background: Verruca vulgaris (VV), widely known as warts, is a common benign skin lesion, which is caused by human papilloma virus. In some cases, VV can be developed within the oral cavity. Surgical excision is considered as the most preferred treatment modality for both cutaneous and oral VV which could be challenge to deal with. Case Report: Herein, a short-term case of a 64-year-old male patient with a large oral VV, involving the lower and upper lips, and commissure was reported. The patient underwent a wide surgical excision, resulting in a significant lip defect. The modified Estlander flap technique was applied to treat the defect and restore lip function. At one year post operation, no signs of recurrence were recorded, and the Estlander flap technique displayed satisfactory outcomes. Conclusions: Estlander flap, verruca vulgaris, surgical excision.

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