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Case report: Mysterious neck metastasis – Role of the dental clinician

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This report presents an unusual neck lesion, initially seen by a dental surgeon. The lesion had been present for more than 4 weeks, was asymptomatic, slowly increasing in size and proved to be diagnostically challenging from a clinical, radiological and histopathology perspective. Following excision and full histopathological analysis, a definitive diagnosis remains elusive. This demonstrates the importance of the dental surgeon as the first point of patient-contact and the patient's relationship with numerous multidisciplinary teams. Promotion of healthy living, screening for abnormal lesions and early referrals by dental surgeons improves prognosis and patients' quality of life. All clinicians need to be vigilant.

Source: Advances in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

DOI: 10.1016/j.adoms.2025.100535

Authors: Paula Lancaster, Brian Hogan, Eldo Verghese, Alasdair McKechnie

Institutions: University of Leeds, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, St James's University Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology

Subfield: Oral Surgery

Field: Dentistry

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,650