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Figure showing the tumor in the base of tongue and the preoperative CT scan.
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On examination there was a 3 x 3 cm smooth, grayish-white, firm, nontender swelling in the right side of base of tongue occupying the oropharynx (Figure 1). The thyroid gland was normally located in the anterior neck (Figure 1).
Intraoperative photograph showing midline glossotomy exposing the tumor in the base of tongue and removed specimen.
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The wound was sutured vertically in the midline from vallecula to tip of tongue (Figure 2).
Microphotograph (H & E stain, x200) showing epithelial and mesenchymal elements suggestive of pleomorphic adenoma.
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Appearance of tongue after 2 months following surgery and postoperative computed tomography.
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There has been neither functional disturbance nor any signs of recurrence to date (Figure 4).