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. 2022 Jun;123(3):360-363.
doi: 10.1016/j.jormas.2021.04.013. Epub 2021 May 7.

A case report of condyle metastasis and a review of the literature

Charlotte Oliver  1 , Guillaume Mouallem  2 , Noémie Dutot-Philipeau  3 , Julie Longis  4 , Benoit Piot  5 , Hélios Bertin  6
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A case report of condyle metastasis and a review of the literature

Charlotte Oliver et al. J Stomatol Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2022 Jun.

Abstract

Metastasis of the oral cavity is a rare condition and should be investigated for a primary tumor in the lungs, breast, kidney and prostate. Involvement of the mandibular condyle frequently mimics TMJ dysfunction with pain, swelling and limitation of mouth opening. We report the case of atypic TMJ dislocation as an inaugural sign of condyle metastasis. We also discuss the diagnostic approach by a brief review of the literature.

Keywords: Imaging; Mandibular condyle; Metastasis; Temporomandibular joint disorder.

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