Ciocca, LScotti, R2009-05-282009-05-282004-04-20Ciocca L, Scotti R. Residual facial disfigurement after the ablative surgery of a lachrymal gland carcinoma: a clinical report of the prosthetic rehabilitation. Indian Journal of Cancer. 2004 Apr-Jun; 41(2): 85-8http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/49620Facial disfigurement after ablative surgery of a massive adeno-carcinoma of the lachrymal gland is described. A rehabilitation with a maxillofacial prosthesis was proposed to restore the aesthetic appearance of the patient without inserting craniofacial implants. Retention of a maxillofacial prosthesis, that is not anchored to implants, depends on the use of adhesives or on mechanical devices like glasses. This clinic report describes a residual anatomic defect which allowed for the double choice of wearing the facial prosthesis both with or without glasses. A retentive backside of the prosthesis was developed to engage the facial defect undercuts, which enhanced retention when the patient used the skin glue without glasses. A unique foam silicone was utilized to reduce the weight of the prosthesis and to permit its retention only by skin adhesive.engAdenocarcinoma --rehabilitationEye Neoplasms --rehabilitationHumansMaleMaxillofacial ProsthesisMaxillofacial Prosthesis ImplantationMiddle AgedProsthesis DesignReconstructive Surgical Procedures --instrumentationCase Reports