Mandibular metastasis of cholangiocarcinoma: A case report.
10.5624/isd.2015.45.4.247
- Author:
Tae Min YOU
1
;
Kee Deog KIM
;
Ho Gul JEONG
;
Wonse PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Advanced General Dentistry, Dankook University, Cheonan, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Cholangiocarcinoma;
Neoplasm Metastasis;
Mandible
- MeSH:
Bile Ducts;
Cholangiocarcinoma*;
Epithelial Cells;
Mandible;
Neoplasm Metastasis*;
Prognosis
- From:Imaging Science in Dentistry
2015;45(4):247-251
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Tumors metastasizing from distant regions to the oral and maxillofacial region are uncommon, comprising only 1%-2% of all malignancies. Cholangiocarcinoma is a malignancy that arises from cholangiocytes, which are epithelial cells that line the bile ducts. These cancers are difficult to diagnose and have a poor prognosis. In this paper, we report a rare case of mandibular metastasis of cholangiocarcinoma diagnosed at the primary site and discuss the radiographic findings observed in this case.
