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Journal Article 
Jaw bone metastases: four cases 
Tamiolakis, D; Tsamis, I; Thomaidis, V; Lambropoulou, M; Alexiadis, G; Venizelos, I; Jivanakis, T; Papadopoulos, N 
2007 
Yes 
Acta Dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica
ISSN: 1318-4458 
16 
1 
21-25 
English 
17992450 
has retraction 4105285 Retraction: Jawbone metastases: four cases
OBJECTIVE: Metastatic tumors make up approximately one percent of all oral malignancies. Such tumors may present in the jaw bones and oral soft tissues. The commonest oral site is the mandible.

PATIENTS AND METHODS: This is a retrospective study of four cases of metastatic tumors of the jaws seen at the Oral-Maxillofacial Department, General University Hospital of Alexandroupolis, Thrace, Greece from 1989 to 2005, representing 1% of all histologically confirmed malignant tumors at the hospital.

RESULTS: Two cases originated from the thyroid gland, one was from the esophagus, and one from the liver. Three metastases occurred in the mandible and one in the maxilla. The oral symptoms were similar to odontogenic infections or to benign neoplasms.

CONCLUSIONS: In view of the resemblance in the presentation of metastases and other tumors affecting the jaws, a high index of clinical suspicion is advocated to ensure early, multidisciplinary care of hosts.