Abstract

FERRERAS GRANADO, J. et al. Mandibular metastases of gastric adenocarcinoma: A case report. Rev Esp Cirug Oral y Maxilofac [online]. 2007, vol.29, n.5, pp.319-323. ISSN 2173-9161.

Malignant tumors of the mouth and jaws represents approximately 5% of all malignant neoplasms in the body, and only 1-4% are considered to be metastatic. They are most frequently located in the mandible (80%), fundamentally in the molar region. Metastases to the jaws are usually from breast, lung, kidney, thyroid gland, intestines, and prostate gland; and less frequently from stomach, testes, and bladder. They are more frequent in elderly patients (between 4^th and 7^th decades) with no gender differences. Treatment is usually palliative and based on the use of radiotherapy, chemotherapy andhormonal therapy. Surgery is only used in selected cases. A case of mandibular metastases as first sign of malignant disease of gastric adenocarcinoma is reported.

Keywords : Mandibular metastases; Gastric adenocarcinoma.

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