A Surprising Gum Diagnosis

A 60-year-old woman with a history of cancer develops a large gum mass. Discover the diagnostic process when oral swelling signals a more serious condition.

Metastasis of colorectal cancer


A 60-year-old woman presented to an oral surgery clinic with gum swelling. She had associated bleeding while brushing her teeth. She had a history of colorectal cancer treated with surgery and chemotherapy. On examination, a large, nontender, pedunculated mass was noted. What is the diagnosis?

What is the most likely diagnosis?

Zimmerman-Laband syndrome
Metastasis of colorectal cancer
Gingival hyperplasia secondary to chemotherapy
Alveolar soft part sarcoma
Irritation fibroma

Colorectal Cancer, Gingival Mass, Metastasis of colorectal cancer, Oral Metastasis, Oral Surgery

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