Mandibular metastasis revealed papillary thyroid carcinoma: Rare case

Area of Science:

• Oncology
• Head and Neck Surgery
• Endocrinology

Background:

• Papillary thyroid carcinoma is the most common differentiated thyroid malignancy.
• While regional lymph node metastasis is frequent, mandibular metastasis is exceptionally rare.
• Most reported mandibular metastases originate from follicular thyroid carcinomas via hematogenous spread.

Purpose of the Study:

• To report a rare case of mandibular metastasis as the initial presentation of papillary thyroid carcinoma.
• To review the literature concerning clinical, radiological, and therapeutic aspects of mandibular metastases from thyroid cancer.

Main Methods:

• Case report of a 52-year-old patient with mandibular metastasis revealing papillary thyroid carcinoma.
• Comprehensive literature review on the topic.

Main Results:

• The case represents an exceptional instance of papillary thyroid carcinoma presenting initially with mandibular metastasis.
• Literature review indicates a paucity of reported cases and a lack of established management protocols.

Conclusions:

• Mandibular metastases from thyroid cancer are infrequent, with initial presentations of papillary carcinoma being particularly rare.
• The rarity and limited data necessitate further research to establish clear diagnostic and treatment algorithms.