Abstract
Renal cell carcinoma tends to metastasize hematogenously and may metastasize to the head and neck occasionally. We report on a rare case of parotid gland metastasis from renal cell carcinoma about 10 years after tumor nephrectomy. It is difficult to confirm a diagnosis of metastatic tumor of the parotid gland by image examination and aspiration biopsy cytology. Even if a long period of time has passed, metastatic disease should always be considered in the differential diagnosis for patients with a previous history of renal cell carcinoma who present with parotid gland swelling. We should consider the prognosis and QOL of the patients and treat according to each case.
