Maxillofacial manifestations of multiple myeloma. An unusual case and review of the literature.
Oral symptoms and signs of multiple myeloma are common. An unusual case with pathologic fracture of the pterygoid process and external root resorption is presented. The literature is reviewed with respect to the prevalence of maxillofacial manifestations of multiple myeloma and the presence of such manifestations as the first sign and/or symptom of disease.
D005260:Female; D005598:Fractures, Spontaneous / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D008437:Maxilla / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D008441:Maxillary Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009101:Multiple Myeloma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D011859:Radiography; D012391:Root Resorption / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D012983:Soft Tissue Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D013100:Sphenoid Bone