Recurrent Lymphoepithelial Carcinoma of the Parotid Gland.
BACKGROUND
Lymphoepithelial carcinomas (LECs) are rare tumors of parotid gland. Although few cases were reported in literature, there is no reported recurrent case.


METHODS
The authors report a case of recurrent LEC after 8 months of primary surgery. Total parotidectomy and selective neck dissection surgery were performed. Radiation therapy after surgery was planned. Patient had partial facial weakness in the early postoperative period that was getting better with follow-up.


CONCLUSIONS
In the diagnosis of LECs of parotid region, nasopharyngeal carcinomas must be excluded. If LECs are not treated properly, recurrences may occur.
*Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Ankara Memorial Hospital, Balgat, Ankara, Turkey.
Ozan
O
Gökdoğan
Ahmet
A
Koybasioglu
D002277:Carcinoma; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005158:Facial Paralysis / Q000209:etiology; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D000077274:Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma; D009303:Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D037981:Neck Dissection / Q000379:methods; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D010306:Parotid Gland / Q000601:surgery; D010307:Parotid Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D018714:Radiotherapy, Adjuvant