PMC6018296_01
Extent of tumor in oral cavity
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F1
Intraoral examination revealed a solitary well-defined dome-shaped growth on the palate, measuring 3 cm x 4 cm in size with smooth surface [Figure 1].
Coronal computed tomography scan showing the extent of tumor
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F2
Computed tomography (CT) scan (coronal section taken at maxillary sinus region) showed a homogenous hyperdense area present in left half of maxilla arising from the alveolar process, lifting the floor of left maxillary sinus, and also involving the left half of nasal cavity [Figure 2].
Postoperative obturator in situ
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F3
Through external approach, the tumor was excised with 1-cm clinical margins, and an acrylic obturator was placed to cover the oral defect [Figure 3].
Postoperative secondary wound healing
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F4
Follow-up examination was done every month [Figures 4 and 5], and the defect completely healed at the end of 6 months.
Preoperative tumor bulge and postoperative scar mark
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F5
Follow-up examination was done every month [Figures 4 and 5], and the defect completely healed at the end of 6 months.
Photomicrograph showing admixture of epithelial and stromal components
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F6
Ducts lined by inner epithelial and outer myoepithelial cells were seen surrounded by a chondromyxoid stroma consistent with PA [Figure 6].