A possible ovarian carcinoma metastatic in the mandible: diagnostic perspectives. (29th October 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: McKernon, S.; Triantafyllou, A.; Balmer, M.C.
• Is Part Of: Oral surgery. Volume 6:Number 1(2013:Feb.)
• Page Start: 16
• Page End: 21
• Publication Date: 2012-10-29
• Subjects: Mouth -- Surgery -- Periodicals; 617.522059
• DOI: 10.1111/ors.12002
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1752-2471

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main"> <title>Abstract</title> <p>A very rare case of metastatic carcinoma to the left mandible of an elderly female is reported. The primary growth had caused no symptoms apart from the mandibular lesion. Histopathological examination in conjunction with step‐by‐step use of immunohistochemistry suggested an ovarian origin, and the diagnostic process is discussed. The suggested origin was subsequently supported by computerised tomography scan. The case highlights problems in the diagnosis of oral metastatic disease.</p> </abstract>