A systematic review of metastatic lesions to the oral and maxillofacial regions among Japanese people

This review aimed to integrate the available data published in the literature on metastatic lesions in the oral and maxillofacial region (MOMR) and to produce an updated comprehensive analysis of its clinical characteristics, treatment, and prognosis. An electronic database search was conducted for...

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Main Authors: Seiji Asoda, Takazumi Yasui, Kenta Tanaka, Katsuhiro Onizawa, Hiromasa Kawana, Taneaki Nakagawa
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Published: Elsevier 2025-12-01
Series:Japanese Dental Science Review
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author Seiji Asoda
Takazumi Yasui
Kenta Tanaka
Katsuhiro Onizawa
Hiromasa Kawana
Taneaki Nakagawa
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Kenta Tanaka
Katsuhiro Onizawa
Hiromasa Kawana
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description This review aimed to integrate the available data published in the literature on metastatic lesions in the oral and maxillofacial region (MOMR) and to produce an updated comprehensive analysis of its clinical characteristics, treatment, and prognosis. An electronic database search was conducted for articles concerning MOMR in Japan. The incidence and characteristics of MOMR were investigated, and the survival time was analyzed. This systematic review identified 211 studies, including 356 cases. There was a male predominance (n = 250/70.2 %) and the mean age at the diagnosis was 62.1 (range, 4–91) years old. The most common primary site was the lungs (n = 104/29.2 %). Oral metastasis sites were equally frequent in the jawbone (n = 182/51.1 %) and soft tissue (n = 174/48.9 %). Among these, the mandible and gingiva were the most common. The most common clinical presentation was a nodule (n = 317/90.3 %). The presence of metastases to other organs (P = 0.009) and uncontrolled primary lesions (P < 0.001) was associated with a shortened survival. This systematic review provides important insights into the clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment of MOMR in Japan and will assist clinicians in their appropriate management.
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spelling doaj-art-e877673d5411445e838d7cb5efba9fe02025-08-20T03:32:01ZengElsevierJapanese Dental Science Review1882-76162025-12-016115516610.1016/j.jdsr.2025.06.001A systematic review of metastatic lesions to the oral and maxillofacial regions among Japanese peopleSeiji Asoda0Takazumi Yasui1Kenta Tanaka2Katsuhiro Onizawa3Hiromasa Kawana4Taneaki Nakagawa5Department of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, School of Medicine, Keio University, Tokyo, Japan; Correspondence to: Department of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, School of Medicine, Keio University, 35 Shinanomachi, Tokyo, Shinjyuku-ku 160-8582, Japan.Department of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, School of Medicine, Keio University, Tokyo, Japan; Department of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, Kawasaki Municipal Kawasaki Hospital, Kawasaki, JapanDepartment of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, School of Medicine, Keio University, Tokyo, JapanDepartment of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, Kawasaki Municipal Kawasaki Hospital, Kawasaki, JapanDepartment of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, School of Medicine, Keio University, Tokyo, Japan; Departmant of Oral and Maxillofacial Implantology, Kanagawa Dental University, Yokosuka, JapanDepartment of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, School of Medicine, Keio University, Tokyo, JapanThis review aimed to integrate the available data published in the literature on metastatic lesions in the oral and maxillofacial region (MOMR) and to produce an updated comprehensive analysis of its clinical characteristics, treatment, and prognosis. An electronic database search was conducted for articles concerning MOMR in Japan. The incidence and characteristics of MOMR were investigated, and the survival time was analyzed. This systematic review identified 211 studies, including 356 cases. There was a male predominance (n = 250/70.2 %) and the mean age at the diagnosis was 62.1 (range, 4–91) years old. The most common primary site was the lungs (n = 104/29.2 %). Oral metastasis sites were equally frequent in the jawbone (n = 182/51.1 %) and soft tissue (n = 174/48.9 %). Among these, the mandible and gingiva were the most common. The most common clinical presentation was a nodule (n = 317/90.3 %). The presence of metastases to other organs (P = 0.009) and uncontrolled primary lesions (P < 0.001) was associated with a shortened survival. This systematic review provides important insights into the clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment of MOMR in Japan and will assist clinicians in their appropriate management.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1882761625000122Neoplasm metastasisMouth neoplasmsGingival neoplasmsJaw neoplasmsTongue NeoplasmsHead and neck neoplasms
spellingShingle Seiji Asoda
Takazumi Yasui
Kenta Tanaka
Katsuhiro Onizawa
Hiromasa Kawana
Taneaki Nakagawa
A systematic review of metastatic lesions to the oral and maxillofacial regions among Japanese people
Japanese Dental Science Review
Neoplasm metastasis
Mouth neoplasms
Gingival neoplasms
Jaw neoplasms
Tongue Neoplasms
Head and neck neoplasms
title A systematic review of metastatic lesions to the oral and maxillofacial regions among Japanese people
title_full A systematic review of metastatic lesions to the oral and maxillofacial regions among Japanese people
title_fullStr A systematic review of metastatic lesions to the oral and maxillofacial regions among Japanese people
title_full_unstemmed A systematic review of metastatic lesions to the oral and maxillofacial regions among Japanese people
title_short A systematic review of metastatic lesions to the oral and maxillofacial regions among Japanese people
title_sort systematic review of metastatic lesions to the oral and maxillofacial regions among japanese people
topic Neoplasm metastasis
Mouth neoplasms
Gingival neoplasms
Jaw neoplasms
Tongue Neoplasms
Head and neck neoplasms
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1882761625000122
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