PMC3162854_01
A growth on the right lateral border of the tongue
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F1
On examination a growth of size 1.2 x 1 cm was observed on the right lateral border of the tongue [Figure 1].
Photomicrograph showing infl amed salivary gland tissue with necrosis of the acini. Squamous metaplasia of the ducts, a bland appearance of metaplastic squamous cells and maintenance of the lobular morphology was noted (H and E, 10x)
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F2
Squamous metaplasia of the ducts, a bland appearance of the metaplastic squamous cells and maintenance of the lobular morphology was noted [Figure 2, Figure 3].
Photomicrograph showing squamous metaplasia of the ducts, a bland appearance of the metaplastic squamous cells (H and E, 40x)
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F3
Squamous metaplasia of the ducts, a bland appearance of the metaplastic squamous cells and maintenance of the lobular morphology was noted [Figure 2, Figure 3].
Periodic acid-Schiff positive mucinous material present in ductal lumens (PAS, 40x)
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F4
Periodic acid-Schiff (PAS) positive mucinous material was present in few ductal lumens [Figure 4].