Bilateral Masticator Space Metastasis of Breast Cancer Mimicking Abscess

GÖZGEÇ E., Ogul H., EREN S.

ENT-EAR NOSE & THROAT JOURNAL, cilt.104, sa.10, 2025 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 104 Sayı: 10
  • Basım Tarihi: 2025
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1177/01455613231154034
  • Dergi Adı: ENT-EAR NOSE & THROAT JOURNAL
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Directory of Open Access Journals
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: metastasis, breast, cystic, masticator space, CT imaging
  • Atatürk Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Metastasis to the masticator space and mandible is very rare. The most common origin in women is breast cancer. Cystic metastases may radiologically mimic abscess. Definitive diagnosis can be made histopathologically. The prognosis of these patients is very poor and early diagnosis is important. Therefore, metastasis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of oral lesions.