PMC8679042_01
Axial cut CT of right oropharyngeal neoplasm with right submandibular neck metastatic
lymphadenopathy.
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A computed tomography (CT) neck was performed that demonstrated a heterogeneous mass in the right submandibular space, consistent with a level 1B necrotic nodal mass and asymmetric enlargement in the right tonsil (Figure 1).
Recurrent exophytic nodule on dorsal tongue.
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The patient returned approximately 6 weeks later with the similar exophytic nodule in the dorsal tongue, approximately 1 cm anteriorly to the previously noticed nodule (Figure 2).
Acute inflammation and benign vascular proliferation, representing granulation tissue
(100x magnification), recurrent dorsal tongue nodule.
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He was taken back to the operating room for excisional biopsy, which was consistent this time with granulation tissue without evidence of malignancy (Figure 3).