DYSPHAGIA SECONDARY TO INVASIVE CANDIDIASIS OF A JEJUNAL FREE-FLAP

The presence of a mass in a jejunal free flap that causes dysphagia le ss than two years after a pharyngolaryngectomy for carcinoma usually i ndicates tumour recurrence. We present a case of invasive candidiasis of a jejunal free flap presenting with dysphagia and a mass. To our kn owledge this is previously unreported. Such a cause should always be c onsidered in the differential diagnosis, as early recognition and trea tment are likely to result in a favourable outcome.