Mandibular metastasis of cholangiocarcinoma: A case report

Imaging Sci Dent. 2015 Dec;45(4):247-51. doi: 10.5624/isd.2015.45.4.247. Epub 2015 Dec 17.

Abstract

Tumors metastasizing from distant regions to the oral and maxillofacial region are uncommon, comprising only 1%-2% of all malignancies. Cholangiocarcinoma is a malignancy that arises from cholangiocytes, which are epithelial cells that line the bile ducts. These cancers are difficult to diagnose and have a poor prognosis. In this paper, we report a rare case of mandibular metastasis of cholangiocarcinoma diagnosed at the primary site and discuss the radiographic findings observed in this case.

Keywords: Cholangiocarcinoma; Mandible; Neoplasm Metastasis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports