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Swelling in right submandibular region.
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Swelling with ill-defined borders.
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On palpation a mass was felt in the right submandibular region, which was firm in consistency, tender, nonfluctuant, noncompressible, mobile, and showed signs of matting (Figure 2).
Panoramic radiograph showing no odontogenic orgin in relation to the swelling.
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A panoramic radiograph was carried out and it did not reveal odontogenic origin in relation to the swelling (Figure 3).
Chest radiograph showing no abnormality.
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No abnormality was detected in chest radiographs (Figure 4).
Ultrasound scan showing right submandibular tuberculosis lymphadenopathy.
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The largest of the lesions measured 3.4 x 2.9 cm and matting was apparent (Figure 5).
Fine needle aspiration biopsy showing epithelioid cells.
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Necrotic debris was seen in focal areas, and few epithelioid cells or giant cells seen (Figures 6 and 7).
Fine needle aspiration biopsy showing giant cell and necrotic debris.
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Necrotic debris was seen in focal areas, and few epithelioid cells or giant cells seen (Figures 6 and 7).