A case of recurrent squamous cell carcinoma showing perineural invasion of the facial nerve

Ji Woong Kim, Jeong Eun Kim, Soo Hong Seo, Sang Wook Son, Il Hwan Kim

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    Abstract

    The high-risk factors of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) include size (>2 cm), thickness/depth of invasion (> 4 mm), recurrent lesions, the presence of perineural invasion (PNI), location near the parotid gland, and immunosuppression. These patients have a higher risk (>10-20%) of developing metastases to regional lymph nodes based both on unfavorable primary lesions and also patient factors. Among the risk factors, the PNI is often underappreciated by clinicians and is not well documented in the literature. But it is also important that clinicians treating cSCC have an understanding and awareness of PNI. We report a case of recurrent squamous cell carcinoma showing PNI of the facial nerve and review current concepts of PNI.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)352-354
    Number of pages3
    JournalKorean Journal of Dermatology
    Volume46
    Issue number3
    Publication statusPublished - 2008

    Keywords

    • Perineural invasion
    • Recurrent squamous cell carcinoma

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Dermatology

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