Mandibular Metastasis of a Prostatic Adenocarcinoma: a Case Report

Prostate cancer metastases are common, especially in the regional lymph nodes and bone tissues, however, are rare in the jaw. A 78-year-old man was referred by an oncology service for complaints of pain in the mandible. The patient had a history of prostatic adenocarcinoma treated with radiotherapy 16 years prior. Liver and pulmonary metastases were detected 1 year ago, and the patient is currently in chemotherapy treatment. A physical exam revealed a diffuse tumor mass involving all of the lower dental arches with buccal, lingual growth.
Source: Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontics - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tags: Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Source Type: research