Metastatic adenocarcinoma of the mandibular condyle from uterine cervix: Report of a case

Abstract

a b s t r a c tMetastasis to the mandibular condyle is rare, and such lesions should be identified by both clinical and pathological examinations. We experienced a case of adenocarcinoma occurring in the right mandibular condyle. A 65-year-old female with uterine cervical cancer showed condylar dysfunction. Imaging examinations revealed a tumor with bone destruction and a rapidly progressive course, while pathological examinations suggested metastasis originating from another site. Based on the clinical and pathological findings, the patient was diagnosed with condylar metastasis derived from the uterine cervix, in addition to a recurrence of uterine cervical cancer.

Interdisciplinary Surgical Management of Simultaneous Bone Metastases in Uterine Cervix Carcinoma: Total Replacement of Temporomandibular Joint and Stabilization of the Cervical Spine

“…Metastatic tumors of the oral and maxillofacial region and in particular of the temporomandibular joint are rare. [8][9][10] Nearly 1% of all oral and maxillofacial malignant tumors involve metastatic lesions from solid tumors of other parts of the body. 3 In a recent comprehensive review of 453 patients with metastatic lesion in the jaw bones, the majority of metastatic lesions were found in the mandible (73.7%), and the temporomandibular joint and condyle were affected in 8.1%.…”

“…In cases of simultaneous TMJ complaints and presence of malignant disease, the clinician should consider a differential diagnosis of TMJ metastasis. [8][9][10] Overall, bone metastasis to the maxillofacial skeleton is a rare but complicating condition during the clinical course of the cancer disease. Breast and prostate cancer are often reported and less frequently cancer of the lungs, liver, and kidneys.…”

“…Metastatic tumors of the oral and maxillofacial region and in particular of the temporomandibular joint are rare. 8 –10 Nearly 1% of all oral and maxillofacial malignant tumors involve metastatic lesions from solid tumors of other parts of the body. 3…”

“…In cases of simultaneous TMJ complaints and presence of malignant disease, the clinician should consider a differential diagnosis of TMJ metastasis. 8 –10…”