The treatment of neck and parotid gland in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma of face and forehead and the review of literature.

INTRODUCTION

The treatment of cervical lymph node metastases have a significant prognostic effect on the face and forehead skin cancers. We aimed to point out the importance of loco-regional treatment in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma of face and forehead.

PRESENTATION OF CASE: We present our experience with four cases that had squamous cell carcinoma of face and forehead skin. All cases had regional recurrence following 1-3 years after the primary treatment, but did not have local recurrence.

DISCUSSION: Loco-regional lymphatic treatment for face and forehead skin squamous carcinomas has vital importance especially in the cases with high-risk factors for lymph node metastasis.

CONCLUSION

Elective lymph node dissection of appropriate region(s) should be included in the treatment plan for cases which have one or more of high-risk factors for lymph node metastases and long-term follow-up should not be ignored.