Masticator space metastasis from a male breast carcinoma: A case report

Autor: Sunita Kakkar, Sudarshan Bhat, N Mohan Rangan, Nanda Kishore Sahoo, Priya Jeyaraj
Rok vydání: 2013
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Zdroj: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medicine, and Pathology. 25:160-163
ISSN: 2212-5558
Popis: The aim of this case report is to highlight the importance of clinical examination, the correct treatment modalities and effectiveness of multidisciplinary approach in managing a metastatic jaw tumour with poor prognosis. A 60 year old male patient reported with complaints of trismus and pain in the Lt side of the face for the past eight months. Patient gave history of multiple teeth extraction. Case was initially diagnosed as chronic osteomyelitis mandible secondary to submasseteric infection. The lump in the left breast was a suspicious finding which was further investigated using US and FNAC. The cytomorphological picture was suggestive of infiltrating ductal carcinoma. The 99mTc-MDP bone scan was done and showed multiple bony metastasis. The case was diagnosed as metastatic tumour of masticator space from carcinoma breast. The patient was in his terminal stage of illness with widespread metastasis. Palliative treatment was then instituted to reduce the pain. Patient's condition became worse and finally he succumbed to his illness. Metastatic tumours to the jaws and oral tissues are uncommon and represent less than 1% of all malignant tumours affecting the oral cavity. The breast being a primary site for metastasis to a jaw bone in a male patient is a rare entity and less documented.
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