PMC9899347_01
Pre-operative
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FIG1
She observed an asymptomatic peanut-sized swelling (Figure 1) in the palatal region, which has been slowly increasing in size.
Excision using electrocautery
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FIG2
Excision was executed using a single wire electrode (Figure 2), whereas coagulation was achieved using a ball electrode.
Excised tissue
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FIG3
After the removal of the lesion (Figure 3), haemostasis was achieved (Figure 4), and the tissue was sent for biopsy.
After excision
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FIG4
After the removal of the lesion (Figure 3), haemostasis was achieved (Figure 4), and the tissue was sent for biopsy.
Post-operative after one week
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FIG5
A post-operative evaluation was done after one week (Figure 5).
Parakeratinized stratified squamous epithelium with underlying connective tissue
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FIG6
Histopathological findings (Figure 6) showed a small piece of tissue with epithelium and connective tissue made of bony trabeculae and fatty marrow that was visible in the haematoxylin and eosin-stained section.
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