Tumors metastatic to the mandible: analysis of nine cases and review of the literature.
Metastases to the mandible are rare. In this article, nine cases of tumors metastatic to the mandible of various origins and locations, including metastasis to the condyle, are reported. The most common primary tumor was breast adenocarcinoma (three cases). The clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment of metastatic lesions, especially emphasizing clinical and radiologic aspects, are described, and a review of the literature is presented.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Unit, Hospital 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain.
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D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000556:secondary*; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001943:Breast Neoplasms; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007680:Kidney Neoplasms; D008297:Male; D008339:Mandibular Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000556:secondary*; D008545:Melanoma / Q000556:secondary*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012509:Sarcoma / Q000556:secondary*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms