Thyroid Carcinoma metastasising in the Mandible: A Case Report

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Metastatic lesions of primary tumours, which originate in different parts of the body, comprise almost 1% of oral cancers. They are highly significant because their appearance may be the only symptom of the underlying malignancy and/or the first evidence of dissemination from the primary site. These lesions can affect either bones or soft tissues in the maxillofacial region, the most common region being the molar region of the mandible. A case of metastatic tumour of the mandible from primary follicular carcinoma thyroid and its clinical, histopathological and immunohistochemical findings are discussed. Correspondence: Dr.