Indian Journal of Medical & Paediatric Oncology
  • Year: 2005
  • Volume: 26
  • Issue: 2

Metastasis to oral cavity - A report of two cases and review of literature

  • Author:
  • Senthil Rajappa, Anand C Loya, D. Raghunadha Rao, I. Satish Rao, Anjna Surath, U. Srihari
  • Total Page Count: 4
  • Page Number: 43 to 46

Dept. of Medical Oncology, Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences, Punjagutta, Hyderabad 500 082

*Correspondence to: Senthil Rajappa, E-mail: siddharth142@sify.com

Abstract

Metastatic tumours to oral region are uncommon and may occur in the oral soft tissues or jaw bones. Because of their rarity, metastasis to oral cavity are challenging to diagnose and treat. Oral metastasis is associated with poor prognosis.