Isolated kaposi sarcoma of the tonsil: a case report and review of the scientific literature.

Kaposi sarcoma is a tumour caused by human herpes virus 8, also known as Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpes virus. It usually affects the skin and oral mucosa; however, it can also sometimes affect the lungs, the liver, the stomach, the bowel, and lymph nodes. Several body sites may be affected simultaneously.

Free-flap iliac crest in mandibular reconstruction following segmental mandibulectomy for squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity.

The aim of the study was to asses the anatomic and functional results and quality of life of a cohort of patients submitted to immediate reconstruction with the iliac osteomusculocutaneous free flap following composite resection for carcinoma of the oral cavity. Twelve patients affected by squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity were submitted to a single surgical procedure that included a segmental mandibulectomy in a composite resection, followed by primary reconstruction using a vascularized bone-containing free flap of the iliac crest. Reconstruction failed in one patient.