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Metastatic tumors (multiple)

Metastatic tumors (multiple)

Characteristics
  • Metastatic tumors in the jaws are usually arise from primary lesions below the clavicle (breast, bronchus, kidney, thyroid and prostate) .
  • Metastatic tumors are more common in patients over 50 years of age.
  • The mandible is the most common disease site followed by the maxillary sinus
  • Lesion margins are usually well-defined but not corticated. Then gradually coalesce to form large ill-defined radiolucensies. Prostate and breast tumors may stimulate bone formation and periosteal reaction resulting in a mixed (osteolytic- osteosclerotic) lesion.
  • Symptoms and signs include pain, swelling, teeth mobility,paraesthesia/anaesthesia. Large lesions can lead to pathological fractures.

Differential diagnosis

Cases

Metastatic tumors (multiple)