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During surgery, a 3-cm diameter cystic lesion was seen intraoperatively.
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The total excision of the cyst via bipolar diathermy was performed under general anesthesia (Figures 1 and 2).
3-cm diameter cystic lesion was completely excised intact from the tongue base.
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The total excision of the cyst via bipolar diathermy was performed under general anesthesia (Figures 1 and 2).
Histological section showing intestinal type columnar epithelium lining the cyst wall (hematoxylin and eosin; original magnification, x40).
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Stratified squamous epithelium was also present in some areas (Figures 3 and 4).
Histological section showing goblet cells located in the intestinal epithelium (Alcian blue; original magnification, x100).
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Stratified squamous epithelium was also present in some areas (Figures 3 and 4).