Metastatic adenocarcinoma of gingiva. Report of a case.
A case of metastatic neoplasm developing in the gingiva from a primary lesion, probably sited in the gastric mucosa, has been reported. In this case, the first demonstrable metastatic lesion was located in the gingiva. The dentist has a great responsibility in detecting malignancy in the oral cavity because of his opportunities during routine examinations.
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000473:pathology*; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005887:Gingival Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D009362:Neoplasm Metastasis