Temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ) metastases are a very rare event and only 73 cases are reported in literature. In about 40% of cases condylar metastases represent the first clinical manifestation of a tumor of elsewhere and may then allow an early diagnosis. However, the identification of this tumoral process can be difficult as in over 50% of the cases it has a nuanced clinical presentation that is very similar to temporo-mandibular disorders. The first case of metastatic neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC) of the temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ) mimicking a temporo-mandibular joint disorder is presented in this report. Furthermore, an extensive review of the literature has been performed in order to establish a correct diagnosticâtherapeutic protocol for these oncologic patients.
The mandibular condyle as uncommon metastatic site of neuroendocrine carcinoma: Case report and review of literature
Piombino, Pasquale;
2017
Abstract
Temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ) metastases are a very rare event and only 73 cases are reported in literature. In about 40% of cases condylar metastases represent the first clinical manifestation of a tumor of elsewhere and may then allow an early diagnosis. However, the identification of this tumoral process can be difficult as in over 50% of the cases it has a nuanced clinical presentation that is very similar to temporo-mandibular disorders. The first case of metastatic neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC) of the temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ) mimicking a temporo-mandibular joint disorder is presented in this report. Furthermore, an extensive review of the literature has been performed in order to establish a correct diagnosticâtherapeutic protocol for these oncologic patients.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
