“…The mechanism of metastasis to the gingiva from lung cancer has yet to be elucidated. Metastatic tumor cells may be attracted by the presence of teeth with chronically inflamed gingiva and rich capillary networks 23 …”
Although this case is unusual, periodontists should recognize that gingival masses similar to benign or inflammatory lesions may represent an initial sign of underlying malignant tumors.
“…The mechanism of metastasis to the gingiva from lung cancer has yet to be elucidated. Metastatic tumor cells may be attracted by the presence of teeth with chronically inflamed gingiva and rich capillary networks 23 …”
Although this case is unusual, periodontists should recognize that gingival masses similar to benign or inflammatory lesions may represent an initial sign of underlying malignant tumors.
“…Metastases to the oral cavity and the jaws are uncommon, estimated to comprise only about 1% of newly diagnosed oral malignancies 1–4 and involvement of both the maxilla and the mandible is extremely rare 3 …”
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confidence: 99%
“…Local factors have an influence on the site and the growth of metastases, and trauma has been observed to facilitate the growth of blood‐borne metastases 2,5–7 …”
Optimal clinical examination in conjunction with radiography and histopathology is a necessity in order to discover malignant lesions in time. Routine dental check-ups must comprise more thorough soft-tissue examination.
“…M alignant tumors metastatic to the oral cavity are uncommon, comprising about 1% of newly diagnosed oral malignancies (1)(2)(3)(4). They most commonly involve the jawbones, and mandible is the most common site of involvement (2,3,5).…”
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confidence: 99%
“…They most commonly involve the jawbones, and mandible is the most common site of involvement (2,3,5). Although no particular malignancy seems to favor the oral cavity, some primary tumors are found more often than others (2).…”
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