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Preoperative image showing sessile proliferative growth arising from left body of mandible. The overlying epithelium is ulcerated due to trauma from opposing teeth
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The lesion had no active fluid discharge and was found to be noncompressible [Figure 1].
NCCT face axial view in soft-tissue window showing a sessile exophytic soft-tissue growth involving left body of mandible loss of fat plane with left mylohyoid and effacement of left geniohyoid
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Loss of fat plane with left mylohyoid and effacement of left geniohyoid was seen, therefore depicting the probable infiltrative nature of lesion but with a focal presentation giving an impression of possible malignant conversion [Figure 2].
PET scan with 18 FDG uptake involving left body of mandible showing increased proliferative mass with bony erosion (SUV max = 8.0)
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There was no active uptake elsewhere thus ruling out any possibility of intestinal involvement or metastatic nature [Figure 3].
Tumour specimen measuring over 3 cm
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The defect was closed primarily after adequate undermining without requiring any bony reconstruction [Figure 4].
Photomicrograph at 10x showing overlying keratinized squamous epithelium with underlying fibrocellular connective tissue stroma
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Histology of the lesion also again confirmed the diagnosis of IF requiring regular follow-ups to monitor and report any chances of recurrence [Figure 5].
Follow-up at 1 year showing satisfactory wound healing and no signs of recurrence
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