Case Report

Metastasis of mucinous adenocarcinoma of colon to the mandible: A case report

Abstract

Metastatic disease to the oral cavity is rare, representing only 1-8% of oral malignancies, and involvement of the mandibular ramus is even less prevalent. This report is a unique case of metastatic adenocarcinoma of the colorectal to the mandible. Clinical presentation can be quite variable, and most often a primary malignancy is already known. Jawbone metastasis are a sign of disseminated malignant neoplasms, with poor prognosis and usually an indication for palliative therapy. The requirement for arrival at an appropriate and prompt diagnosis is crucial for determining the most appropriate treatment regimens and improved outcomes. The oral metastatic lesion may be the first indication of an undiscovered distant primary tumor, making timely evaluation and treatment critical from an oncologic perspective. Here we report a known case of mucinous adenocarcinoma of colon who was referred due to a mandibular lesion. Keywords: Mandible; Mucinous adenocarcinoma; Metastasis.
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DOI https://doi.org/10.18502/jcr.v9i1.11084
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Mandible Mucinous adenocarcinoma Metastasis

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Derakhshan S, Moradzadeh Khiavi M, Borhani H, Matloubi N. Metastasis of mucinous adenocarcinoma of colon to the mandible: A case report. J Craniomaxillofac Res. 2022;9(1):52-56.