Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Parotid Gland: Report of a Rare Case in an Old Lady with Complete Cure.

Abstrasct: Malignant neoplasms of the salivary glands are relatively rare, accounting for approximately 6% of all head and neck malignancies. True primary SCC of the parotid gland is even rarer (0.3-1.5 %) but SCC involving the salivary gland is much more common. This paper reports a case of parotid gland squamous cell carcinoma in an old lady and describes its management. An old lady presented with swelling in the rt.Parotid region with no other significant complaints. In depth knowledge of the anatomical course of the facial nerve though the parenchyma of the gland is mandatory in dealing with Parotid surgeries.