Title
Basal cell carcinoma metastatic to the parotid: report of a new case and review of the literature
UMMS Affiliation
Department of Medicine, Division of Dermatology
Publication Date
2000-7
Document Type
Article
Subjects
Aged; Carcinoma, Basal Cell; Facial Neoplasms; Humans; Male; Parotid Gland; Parotid Neoplasms; Scalp; Skin; Skin Neoplasms
Disciplines
Dermatology | Neoplasms | Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases
Abstract
Basal cell carcinoma is the most common of the cutaneous malignancies, accounting for 65 to 75% of all skin cancers. The natural history of this disease is one of chronic local invasion. Metastatic basal cell carcinoma is a rare clinical entity, with a reported incidence of only 0.0028 to 0.5%. Approximately 85% of all metastatic basal cell carcinomas arise in the head and neck region. We present a case of basal cell carcinoma that spread to the parotid gland in a man who had multiple lesions on his scalp and face. We also review the literature on metastatic basal cell carcinoma of the head and neck, and we discuss its epidemiology, etiology, histopathology, and treatment.
Source
Malone JP, Fedok FG, Belchis DA, Maloney ME. Basal cell carcinoma metastatic to the parotid: report of a new case and review of the literature. Ear Nose Throat J. 2000 Jul;79(7):511-5, 518-9.
Journal/Book/Conference Title
Ear, nose, and throat journal
Related Resources
PubMed ID
10935303
Repository Citation
Malone, James P.; Fedok, Fred G.; Belchis, Deborah A.; and Maloney, Mary E., "Basal cell carcinoma metastatic to the parotid: report of a new case and review of the literature" (2000). Dermatology Publications and Presentations. 19.
https://escholarship.umassmed.edu/derm_pubs/19
Comments
At the time of publication, Mary E. Maloney was not yet affiliated with the University of Massachusetts Medical School.