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ArticleClinical case reports2025

Nasal Rehabilitation in a Patient After Basal Cell Carcinoma and Radiotherapy: A Case Report.

Tamana Barakati, Hedayatullah Ehsan, Omid Humkar, Hassina Shadab, Munir Ahmad Ibrahimkhil

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Tamana BarakatiFaculty of Medicine and Dentistry Queen Mary University of London London UK.
Hedayatullah EhsanMedical Sciences Research Center Ghalib University Kabul Afghanistan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5970-713X
Omid HumkarNoman Sadat Institute of Higher Education Kabul Afghanistan.
Hassina ShadabDepartment of Periodontology Kabul University of Medical Science "Abu Ali Ibn Sina" Kabul Afghanistan.
Munir Ahmad IbrahimkhilMedical Sciences Research Center Ghalib University Kabul Afghanistan.

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Abstract

Nasal rehabilitation following basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and radiotherapy presents significant challenges due to the intricate balance between aesthetic and functional restoration. This case report discusses the rehabilitation of a 73-year-old male who underwent surgical excision and radiotherapy for BCC located on the left ala of the nose. Post-treatment, the patient experienced dissatisfaction with his facial appearance, negatively impacting his quality of life. This study highlights the critical role of interdisciplinary collaboration in achieving optimal outcomes through prosthetic reconstruction. The process involved careful surgical removal of residual tissue, followed by detailed impression-taking, modeling, and fabrication of a custom nasal prosthesis. Key considerations included anatomical accuracy, symmetry, and color matching to ensure a natural appearance. Emphasis was placed on patient-centered care, addressing both physical and psychological aspects. Despite achieving satisfactory results, limitations such as the absence of long-term follow-up data were noted. Future research should focus on long-term prosthesis performance and patient-reported outcomes to enhance rehabilitation strategies. This case underscores the importance of an integrated approach combining surgical precision, prosthodontic expertise, and psychological support to improve patient satisfaction and quality of life following nasal rehabilitation post-BCC and radiotherapy.

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basal cell carcinomafacial prosthesisinterdisciplinary carenasal prosthesisnasal rehabilitationquality of life

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