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.