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Initial tomographic appearance of the lesion.
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A 16-year-old male patient was referred by the orthodontist after a radiolucent lesion on the mandible was discovered after a panoramic X-ray of the jaws during orthodontic treatment, with approximately 4 months of evolution (Figure 1).
Histological appearance evidencing prominent cystic formation, minimal cellular atypia, and relatively high proportion of mucous cells.
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An incisional biopsy was performed on the affected area, and a histopathological report of low-grade intraosseous mucoepidermoid carcinoma was prepared (Figure 2).
Surgical access for hemimandibulectomy.
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The surgical planning was segmental resection through the right hemimandibulectomy with a safety margin, from the right submandibular access with extension to the lower lip (Figures 3 and 4).
Surgical specimen removed after hemimandibulectomy.
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The surgical planning was segmental resection through the right hemimandibulectomy with a safety margin, from the right submandibular access with extension to the lower lip (Figures 3 and 4).
Clinical appearance after 2 years of preservation.
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The patient was followed for 2 years and has had no clinical evidence of relapse and/or metastasis (Figure 5).