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We present a case of mandibular metastasis as the first manifestation of a disseminated prostate carcinoma. After commenting on the exceptional nature of the case, we underline the importance of histochemical markers (Acid phosphatase. PSA) to determine the non-filiated origin of a metastasis. It is advisable for this to be carried out systematically in all cases of metastasis of indeterminate origin.

Type

Journal article

Journal

Actas urologicas espanolas

Publication Date

07/1989

Volume

13

Pages

274 - 275

Keywords

Humans, Adenocarcinoma, Mandibular Neoplasms, Prostatic Neoplasms, Aged, Male