Abstract

Bony metastasis from head and neck carcinoma are exceedingly rare. In India, head and neck carcinoma often presents at a locally advanced stage but still bony metastasis are rare. Here, we mention a case which presented with symptoms of bone pain and destruction and on examination we found a primary lesion in the buccal mucosa. Our case report reflects a rare presentation with a unusual site of metastasis along with the management of such rare presentation of the disease.
 

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