Cutaneous Metastasis From Parotid Tumors: A Report of 2 Cases and Literature Review. (July 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: del Puerto, Constanza; Jaque, Alejandra; Gonzalez-Bombardiere, Sergio; Molgó, Montserrat
• Is Part Of: American journal of dermatopathology. Volume 43:Number 7(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-07
• Subjects: skin metastasis -- parotid neoplasm; Skin -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Histology, Pathological -- Periodicals; 616.50705
• DOI: 10.1097/DAD.0000000000001893
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0193-1091

Abstract

Abstract : Abstract: Cutaneous metastases from parotid tumors are uncommon and imply a poor prognosis. In this article, we report 2 new cutaneous metastasis cases from 2 different parotid malignancies and 42 additional cases from a literature review. Clinical manifestations, localization, and outcomes of skin metastasis from parotid tumors are described. Although infrequent, parotid neoplasms may develop skin metastasis many years after the initial diagnosis, mostly in the head and neck region. Therefore, long-term follow-up and periodic skin examination of these patients is mandatory. Dermatologists and surgeons must have a high index of suspicion when evaluating any skin lesion arising on these patients because cutaneous metastasis from parotid neoplasms generally implies a poor prognosis.