7NDEMP02 Patient Management Summative Assignment Question 2025

7NDEMP02-Patient Management Summative Assignment 2025

The images above present the case of a 61-year-old woman showing the 6-year course of an insufficiently treated collision tumour with basal cell of the eyelid and squamous cell carcinoma of the paranasal sinuses. Postcontrast axial and magnetic resonance imaging scans show the invasion of the tumour into the nasal cavities. The patient is scheduled for surgery to include left orbital exenteration, total rhinectomy and post operative radiotherapy

• Discuss what further information/assessment you would require before progressing with this case.
• What are the challenges in treating this patient post operatively and how might they be managed?
• Discuss the rehabilitation options available so she can make an informed decision regarding her treatment. List the benefits and limitations of each viable treatment modality.
• What clinical factors should be considered to ensure the definitive prosthesis is fit for purpose and alleviates the patient’s concerns regarding her appearance?
• Word Limit: Approximately 4000 words (except references, legends, figures, and tables) Your answer should include at least 15-20 references.