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Metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the parotid: A case of an occult primary
Author(s) -
Marvel Jeffrey B.,
Schwartz Mary R.,
Donovan Donald T.
Publication year - 1990
Publication title -
head and neck
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.012
H-Index - 127
eISSN - 1097-0347
pISSN - 1043-3074
DOI - 10.1002/hed.2880120215
Subject(s) - occult , medicine , basal cell , parotid gland , oncology , pathology , alternative medicine
Metastatic squamous cell carcinoma involving an intraparotid lymph node, although uncommon, remains of practical consideration in the differential diagnosis of a parotid mass. This is of particular importance when the primary skin lesion is not readily identifiable, or has been inadequately managed in the past. A representative case is presented, and a review of the literature follows with special emphasis on the anatomy of the parotid lymphatics and the implications for appropriate treatment.