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COCA GRANADO, Rafael Michel  y  JIMENEZ RODRIGUEZ, Yuniesky. Temporal flap as a reconstructive alternative for cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma of the parotid region. Rev Cubana Cir [online]. 2016, vol.55, n.2, pp. 0-0. ISSN 1561-2945.

Epidermoid carcinoma of the skin has a high incidence in very dry and sunny countries or those belonging to the equatorial belt. It is related to lengthened exposure to ultraviolet radiation, diseases such as pigmentuous xeroderma, long evolution dermatosis, infections and immunosuppression. It appears frequently to the skin of the head and neck areas, which complicates reconstructive possibilities in many patients. The case of a 66-year-old male patient is presented, with a diagnosis of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma in the parotid region. An extended subtotal parotidectomy was performed to the skin and ipsilateral temporal myofascial flap was used for reconstruction of the occurring defect. The patient has remained in clinical follow-up for three years and a half, he has not presented relapses, his disease is under control and he maintain good aesthetic appearance. This reinforces the versatility of this flap within the reconstructive spectrum.

Palabras clave : skin cancer; parotid; temporal flap.

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