PMC5406809_01
(a) Pretreatment photographs, (b) frontal photograph with left-side swelling
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F1
The patient reported with a diffuse swelling measuring approximately 40 mm in height and 53 mm in length on the left side of the face in the submandibular region after a period of 40 days [Figures 1b and 2b].
(a) Pretreatment oblique lateral photograph, (b) oblique photograph with left side swelling
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F2
The patient reported with a diffuse swelling measuring approximately 40 mm in height and 53 mm in length on the left side of the face in the submandibular region after a period of 40 days [Figures 1b and 2b].
(a) Pretreatment intraoral photographs, (b) normal intraoral appearance during the onset phase
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F3
Intraoral examination showed no lesions, ulcerations or any tooth-related anomaly [Figure 3b].
"Twin-Block" functional appliance used in the patient
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F4
Retention was obtained with stainless steel ball end clasps [Figure 4].
No relevant findings evident on orthopantomogram examination
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F5
Diagnostic IOPAs of the developing second molar regions as well as an OPG were recorded [Figure 5].
Ultrasound of left submandibular gland
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F6
The patient was advised investigations including a complete blood picture, ultrasonographic (USG) evaluation of the left submandibular gland region [Figure 6] and a FNAC.