Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma with secondary parotid metastasis: a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Majority of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) originate in the head and neck region, with 1-3% have been found to have parotid or periparotid lymph nodes metastases. The significance of secondary parotid metastases from cSCC lies in its propensity of cervical lymph node spread and distant metastases leading to a dismal prognosis, and therefore the importance of early diagnosis and prompt treatment.

Case description

An 85-year-old gentleman with prior history of right temporal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) presented with a new onset left cheek cSCC. He underwent complete excision with clear margin. Four months following initial surgery, he developed ulcerative mass at left angle of mandible. CT scan revealed an underlying left parotid gland tumor, which was

SUBMITTER: Yii RSL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9929665 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature