Primary melanoma of the parotid gland is an extremely rare and challenging tumor with a poor prognosis, and its ultrasonic characteristics have yet to be reported. This article presents a case of a 77-year-old man with a left parotid mass that was confirmed as a melanoma following surgery. The ultrasonic features of melanoma were examined in detail, with a particular focus on their diagnostic value. Furthermore, we summarized the clinical characteristics, treatment options, and outcomes associated with primary melanoma of the parotid gland based on a thorough analysis of the available literature.
Keywords: malignant melanoma; parotid; ultrasound.