Progressive facial swelling – An atypical presentation of metastatic colorectal cancer to the maxillofacial region

We present a case of maxillofacial deposits in a 57 year-old man with stage IIIc colorectal adenocarcinoma. Metastasis of colorectal cancer to the maxillofacial region without viscus invasion is rare. The patient complained of right-sided facial swelling and worsening pain over his right zygoma with...

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Veröffentlicht in:Advances in oral and maxillofacial surgery 2022-04, Vol.6, p.100290, Article 100290
Hauptverfasser: Chang, Victor Ken On, Tsai, Hao-Hsuan
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Zusammenfassung:We present a case of maxillofacial deposits in a 57 year-old man with stage IIIc colorectal adenocarcinoma. Metastasis of colorectal cancer to the maxillofacial region without viscus invasion is rare. The patient complained of right-sided facial swelling and worsening pain over his right zygoma with biopsy confirming a metastatic process. Despite the rarity of metastases to the maxillofacial region, clinicians must consider this differential diagnosis, particularly in those with malignancy history.
ISSN:2667-1476
2667-1476
DOI:10.1016/j.adoms.2022.100290