Numb chin syndrome as a sign of mandibular metastasis: A case report
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Numb chin syndrome as a sign of mandibular metastasis: A case report
INTRODUCTION Metastasis to the oral cavity can be located in both the soft and bony tissues and comprise only 1% of all oral malignancies; however, it is clinically significant because it indicates widespread metastatic disease and an unfavorable prognosis. A numb chin is an important presentation of oral metastasis, but other dental and systemic pathology may be involved. PRESENTATION OF CAS...
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عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
سال: 2017
ISSN: 2210-2612
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2017.01.001