Primary squamous cell carcinoma of the parotid is an uncommon malignancy with a poor prognosis. For this reason we aimed to discuss our case in the light of literature information.

A 76-year-old woman presented with mass left on her face and lagopthalmos was admitted to our center. Physical examination revealed a mass in the left parotid gland and fascial nerve dysfunction, and total parotidectomy was performed. Based on the histological findings it was diagnosed as primary squamous cell carcinoma of the parotid gland.

Careful clinical and histological review is necessary to differantiate primary squamous cancer of the parotid from metastases or other primary parotid malignancy.