title: The spontaneously developing numb lower lip.
abstract: A case of a patient with impaired sensation in the distribution of the left mental nerve, having had no recent dental treatment, is presented. The cause proved to be a secondary tumour with the primary lesion being an adenocarcinoma of the lung in an individual who had never smoked. The radiological appearance suggested a possible dental abscess. The need for diagnostic vigilance is emphasized.
authors: amkingon@gmail.com
authors: A M
authors: AM
authors: Kingon
mesh_terms: D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000556:secondary*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006987:Hypesthesia / Q000209:etiology*; D008046:Lip / Q000294:innervation*; D008175:Lung Neoplasms; D008339:Mandibular Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000556:secondary*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography
keywords: Number lower lip; abscess; malignancy