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- - A 55-year-old man had a fast-growing mass in his jaw, causing facial changes, which was diagnosed as metastatic intestinal adenocarcinoma after extensive testing.
- - The diagnosis was confirmed through histopathological and immunohistochemical examinations, alongside PET scan results.
- - The patient sought treatment at a government facility but lost follow-up care, which complicates management of his condition.
Article Abstract
Background: Metastatic intestinal adenocarcinoma involving the mandible is rare, posing diagnostic challenges because of its unusual presentation.
Case Presentation: A 55-year-old male presented with a rapidly growing mass in the right mandible, accompanied by facial asymmetry and vestibular obliteration. Histopathological examinations revealed features consistent with adenocarcinoma. Immunohistochemical analysis supported the diagnosis of intestinal adenocarcinoma, with subsequent metastasis confirmed by PET scan findings.
Diagnosis: The lesion was conclusively diagnosed as intestinal adenocarcinoma metastasizing to the mandible.
Management: The patient pursued treatment at a government facility, leading to a loss of follow-up.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11442947 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12105-024-01697-4 | DOI Listing |
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