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case_images: Lateral profile of the patient showing the tumor mass below the ear lobe
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case_images: F1
case_images: There were no associated signs of facial nerve deficit noted [Figure 1].
case_images: Ultrasonography of the left parotid gland showing a hypoechoic area suggestive of pleomorphic adenoma
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case_images: Fine needle aspiration biopsy and ultrasonography were also suggestive of pleomorphic adenoma [Figure 2].
case_images: Tumor mass was removed without damaging the capsule
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case_images: F3
case_images: Then the tumor mass was removed without damaging the capsule [Figure 3] and the parotid fascia was approximated using 3-0 vicryl and skin incision was closed using 6-0 Ethilon.
case_images: Excised specimen (1.3 cm in size)
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case_images: The excised specimen [Figure 4] was sent for histopathologic investigation and final diagnosis of pleomorphic adenoma was made [Figure 5].
case_images: Histopathologic picture showing features of pleomorphic adenoma
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case_images: F5
case_images: The excised specimen [Figure 4] was sent for histopathologic investigation and final diagnosis of pleomorphic adenoma was made [Figure 5].
case_images: Eighth month postoperative followup pic
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case_images: The patient has been followed-up since the last 1 year without any complications [Figure 6].