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Computed tomography scans: (A) coronal slice; (B and C) axial slice; and (D) 3D reconstruction. The fractures in the zygomatic bone and the lesion in the mandible are indicated by arrows.
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Inside the lesion, an image of mixed density was observed (Fig. 1A-D).
Panoramic radiograph.
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A posteroanterior panoramic radiograph of the patient's face and teleradiography were requested in order to better document the case (Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4).
(A) Posteroanterior radiograph of the mandible; (B) close-up view.
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A posteroanterior panoramic radiograph of the patient's face and teleradiography were requested in order to better document the case (Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4).
(A and C) Surgical procedure; (B) placement of plates and fixation screws; (D) removal of the lesion and surgical specimen.
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The lesion was removed completely, with rigid internal fixation using a titanium system 2.7 reconstruction plate (Fig. 5).
Postoperative panoramic radiograph.
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The patient underwent postoperative follow-up for 1 year, without any signs of recurrence (Fig. 6).