Melanoma metastatic to the mandible: Report of a case

Robert W.T. Myall; Thomas H. Morton; Philip Worthington

doi:10.1016/S0300-9785(83)80081-7

Melanoma metastatic to the mandible: Report of a case

Robert W.T. Myall, Thomas H. Morton, Philip Worthington

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Abstract

Metastasis of a tumor to the jaws can simulate an infection, but the presence of paresthesia and loose teeth or inadequate response to treatment should alert the clinician to a more serious cause. A malignant melanoma metastatic to the jaws illustrates these points.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	56-59
Number of pages	4
Journal	International Journal of Oral Surgery
Volume	12
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0300-9785(83)80081-7
State	Published - 1983
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

malignancy
mandible
melanoma
metastases
surgery, oral

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Surgery
Otorhinolaryngology
General Dentistry

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