Breast angiosarcoma metastatic to the maxillary gingiva. Case report.
A case of breast angiosarcoma metastatic to the maxillary gingiva is reported. A review of the literature revealed only three previously reported cases. Angiosarcomas often present as benign lesions. The surgeon should maintain a high level of vigilance when patients present with oral lesions and a history of breast tumor.
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Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Gifu University School of Medicine, Japan.
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Kamiya
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Jinno
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D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D005887:Gingival Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000556:secondary*; D006394:Hemangiosarcoma / Q000473:pathology* / Q000556:secondary*; D006801:Humans; D008437:Maxilla; D008875:Middle Aged