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Right lateral border of tongue showing the soft tissue growth
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F1
On inspection, there was a marked soft tissue growth with numerous papillary and vesicle-like projections which made it appear irregular and granular [Figure 1].
Retraction of tongue and localization of lesion
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F2
Under general anesthesia, a deep suture was placed on the tip of the tongue [Figure 2] for retraction.
Tongue after excision of the lesion
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F3
Initially, the incision was mucosal all around the elevated mass and subsequently it was deepened to excise it completely [Figure 3].
Closure of the wound
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F4
Following excision, the tongue was approximated in two layers [Figure 4].
Excised lesion in toto
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F5
The excised mass measured 2x2x1.5 cm [Figure 5].
Photomicrograph (10x)
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F6
On histopathological examination it was confirmed to be a lymphangiomatous lesion [Figure 6].