A case report of condyle metastasis and a review of the literature.

Authors :: Oliver C
Mouallem G
Dutot-Philipeau N
Longis J
Piot B
Bertin H
Source :: Journal of stomatology, oral and maxillofacial surgery [J Stomatol Oral Maxillofac Surg] 2022 Jun; Vol. 123 (3), pp. 360-363. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 May 07.
Publication Year :: 2022
Abstract: Metastasis of the oral cavity is a rare condition and should be investigated for a primary tumor in the lungs, breast, kidney and prostate. Involvement of the mandibular condyle frequently mimics TMJ dysfunction with pain, swelling and limitation of mouth opening. We report the case of atypic TMJ dislocation as an inaugural sign of condyle metastasis. We also discuss the diagnostic approach by a brief review of the literature.<br /> (Copyright © 2021 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.)