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Metastatic Carcinoma of the Breast Presenting as Gingival Swelling in the Maxilla: A Case Report.

Arun SadasivanK Rakul NambiarDeepu George MathewElizabeth KoshiRoshni RameshAshna Mariya Benny
Published in: Case reports in dentistry (2022)
This case report presents a metastatic oral lesion in the maxillary anterior region of the primary breast cancer site. The young age of patient and an uncommon site of metastatic lesion are the striking features of this case. We would like to highlight the importance of a thorough clinical, radiological, and histological evaluation of any gingival swelling as it could be a metastatic lesion. IHC staining helps in the diagnosis of the primary site of metastatic carcinomas. An early diagnosis and intervention could reduce the morbidity of the lesion and improve the survival rate.
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