Metastatic disease to the oral region is most likely to occur in which of these locations ?
Correct answer: D. Posterior mandible
- A. Tongue
- B. Posterior maxilla
- C. Floor of the mouth
- D. Posterior mandible
Explanation
The posterior mandible is the commonest oral site for metastatic deposits, particularly because of its persistent red marrow and rich vascular supply. The tongue and floor of the mouth are more often sites of primary oral cancers than distant metastases.
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