Abstract
The presence of a mass in a jejunal free flap that causes dysphagia less than two years after a pharyngolaryngectomy for carcinoma usually indicates tumour recurrence. We present a case of invasive candidiasis of a jejunal free flap presenting with dysphagia and a mass. To our knowledge this is previously unreported. Such a cause should always be considered in the differential diagnosis, as early recognition and treatment are likely to result in a favourable outcome.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Candidiasis / complications*
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Candidiasis / diagnostic imaging
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Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / surgery
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Deglutition Disorders / diagnostic imaging
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Deglutition Disorders / microbiology*
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Female
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Humans
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Jejunum / transplantation*
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Laryngeal Neoplasms / surgery
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Laryngectomy
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Larynx, Artificial
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Pharyngeal Neoplasms / surgery
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Pharyngectomy*
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Postoperative Complications / diagnostic imaging
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Postoperative Complications / microbiology*
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Prosthesis-Related Infections / microbiology
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Radiography
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Surgical Flaps*