Pathologic fracture of the mandible caused by metastatic follicular thyroid carcinoma.
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چکیده
A pathologic fracture may be an acute event or a chronic long-standing ill-defined problem, and the causes are numerous. The dental practitioner may be the first health care practitioner to see a patient with a pathologic fracture of the jaw. This case report is intended to inform dental practitioners about pathologic fractures and the need for prompt referral to minimize patient suffering.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal
دوره 75 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2009