Bilateral Masticator Space Metastasis of Breast Cancer Mimicking Abscess

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.

Journal

ENT-EAR NOSE & THROAT JOURNAL

Year

2025

Volume

104

Issue

10

Pages

NP647-NP648

ISSN

0145-5613

eISSN

1942-7522

DOI

10.1177/01455613231154034

WoS UID

WOS:000923032500001

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