Primary lymphoma of the mandible: report of a case.
A case involving primary lymphoma of the mandible is presented. The difficulties in diagnosis of this particular pathology are highlighted. The features of primary lymphoma of the mandible are described based on a review of the literature. Malignant lymphoma must be considered in the differential diagnosis of unexplained dental pain, swelling, ulceration, and radiographic evidence of rarefaction.
Gusenbauer
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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Katsikeris
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Brown
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D006801:Humans; D008228:Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000150:complications; D008339:Mandibular Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000150:complications