Colonic metastasis in mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the parotid: a rare occurrence

BMJ Case Reports
Jenifer JebaSelvamani Backianathan

Abstract

We present a case of intermediate-grade mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the parotid with late local recurrence and colonic metastasis. A 69-year-old man who had undergone right total conservative parotidectomy followed by adjuvant radiotherapy for intermediate-grade mucoepidermoid carcinoma 10 years prior, presented with a recurrent swelling in the postoperative site and cardiac failure. On evaluation, he was found to have severe anaemia with positive stool occult blood. Colonoscopic evaluation revealed a globular submucosal bulge with erosion 40 cm from the anal verge, the biopsy of which was consistent with mucoepidermoid carcinoma. The presentation, diagnostic details and management of this rare case are discussed.

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Mar 1, 2020·International Journal of Dermatology·Fernando García-SoutoJeronimo Escudero-Ordoñez
Jun 13, 2020·International Journal of Dermatology·Fernando García-SoutoJulián Conejo-Mir

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