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Axial contrast enhanced computed tomographic scan showing homogeneously enhancing mass lesion measuring 3.4 x 3 cm in the left tonsillar fossa
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Computed tomography scan of the neck revealed a homogeneously enhancing well-defined mass lesion measuring 3.4 cm x 3 cm x 3.2 cm arising from the left tonsillar fossa abutting the posterior aspect of the tongue and soft palate (Figs. 1, 2 and 3).
Coronal computed tomography image of the oropharynx showing well-defined mass lesion arising from the left tonsillar fossa protruding into the oropharynx
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Computed tomography scan of the neck revealed a homogeneously enhancing well-defined mass lesion measuring 3.4 cm x 3 cm x 3.2 cm arising from the left tonsillar fossa abutting the posterior aspect of the tongue and soft palate (Figs. 1, 2 and 3).
Sagittal reconstruction showing mass arising from tonsillar fossa measuring 3.2 cm craniocaudally, abutting the posterior aspect of the tongue and soft palate
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Computed tomography scan of the neck revealed a homogeneously enhancing well-defined mass lesion measuring 3.4 cm x 3 cm x 3.2 cm arising from the left tonsillar fossa abutting the posterior aspect of the tongue and soft palate (Figs. 1, 2 and 3).
Microphotograph showing lymphoid tissue (tonsillar) with an infiltrating neoplasm composed of masses of basaloid cells with peripheral palisading of cells (HE stain; 100x)
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In areas, the cells were larger, resembling squamous cells (Figs. 4 and 5).
Microphotograph of tumour mass showing a 'comedo pattern' with central necrosis in the tumour masses (HE stain; 200x)
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In areas, the cells were larger, resembling squamous cells (Figs. 4 and 5).