Metastatic breast carcinoma mimicking periodontal disease on radiographs

Tumors can metastasize to the jaws, oral soft tissues, or salivary glands. Metastasis from distant organs and tissues to the jaws or oral cavity is considered rare.

The mandible is the most common site of metastasis of the oral and maxillofacial region. Radiographically, there is usually an area of radiolucency with hazy outline. Such lesions are manifested as radiopaque or sclerotic areas.

Radiographic view of a tumor in the present case mimicked a periodontal lesion with an osteolytic area around the roots.