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Clinical photograph of the patient with lesion in upper lip.
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The swelling was tender, firm in consistency and the skin over it was indurated in patches with engorgement of veins (Figure 1).
MRI scan showing lesion in parapharyngeal space.
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Patient underwent CT scan and MRI scan which revealed soft tissue intensity lesions in the lip, orbit and submandibular region (parapharyngeal space) (Figures 2 and 3).
MRI scan showing lesion in the orbit.
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Patient underwent CT scan and MRI scan which revealed soft tissue intensity lesions in the lip, orbit and submandibular region (parapharyngeal space) (Figures 2 and 3).
Cell block showing cluster of small round cells.
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No cytoplasmic vacuoles or rosettes were seen (Figure 4).
Immunocytochemistry: leucocyte common antigen positive for Desmin.
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LCA, CD99, Desmin and Myogenin to confirm the diagnosis. Leucocyte common antigen (LCA) was strongly positive for Desmin and Myogenin (Figures 5 and 6).
Immunocytochemistry: leucocyte common antigen positive for Myogenin.
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LCA, CD99, Desmin and Myogenin to confirm the diagnosis. Leucocyte common antigen (LCA) was strongly positive for Desmin and Myogenin (Figures 5 and 6).