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Urachal carcinoma with metastasis to the maxilla: the first reported case
Author(s) -
Bastian H. L.,
Jensen Eva K.,
Jylling A. M. B.
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
journal of oral pathology and medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.887
H-Index - 83
eISSN - 1600-0714
pISSN - 0904-2512
DOI - 10.1034/j.1600-0714.2001.300609.x
Subject(s) - maxilla , medicine , metastasis , carcinoma , pathology , anatomy , cancer
A case is reported for the first time of a urachal carcinoma with metastasis to the maxilla. The patient presented with a hard swelling along the left upper jaw in the region of 24–27. At the time of onset there were skin changes and signs of metastasis to the brain. The patient died 13 months after the onset of symptoms.