PMC5136391_01
Clinical aspect of lymphoepithelial cyst in relation to the right lateral tongue border and macroscopic picture of the submitted biopsy.
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Upon clinical examination, a well-circumscribed pinkish white nodule approximately 1 x 1 cm in size and round in shape was noted on the right lateral border of posterior third of the tongue (Figure 1). The specimen was whitish in color and soft in consistency (Figure 1).
Photomicrograph of lymphoepithelial cyst showing cystic cavity lined by keratinized epithelium and filled with desquamated keratin intermixed with lymphocytes (H&E x100).
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The lesion was covered by keratinized stratified squamous epithelium (Figure 2).
PMC5136391_02
(a) Clinical aspect of bilateral lymphoid hyperplasia in relation to the posterior part of lateral border of the tongue. (b) Photomicrograph of lymphoid hyperplasia showing lymphocytic proliferation in subepithelial and deep connective tissue (H&E x100).
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On clinical examination, well-circumscribed red nodules approximately 1 x 1 cm and 1.5 x 1.25 cm in size were noted on the right and left lateral borders of posterior third of the tongue, respectively (Figure 3). The lesion was covered by hyperplastic keratinized stratified squamous epithelium (Figure 3).
PMC5136391_03
(a) Pre- and postoperative clinical pictures of lymphangioma in relation to the right posterior area of the dorsal surface of the tongue. (b) Photomicrograph of lymphangioma showing numerous subepithelial lymphatic vessels, some of which contain coagulated lymph (H&E x100).
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On clinical examination, well-circumscribed bluish nodule approximately 1.2 x 1.2 cm in size was noted on the right dorsal surface of the tongue (Figure 4). The lesion was covered by keratinized stratified squamous epithelium (Figure 4).