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case_images: Photograph of patient, pre-operation
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case_images: Loss of wrinkling of the skin and engorged veins was also seen on the surface of the swelling [Figure 1].
case_images: Measurement of the tumour size
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case_images: The tumour's size of 13 cm x 10 cm was measured and recorded [Figure 2].
case_images: Computed tomography - showing tumour pre-operation
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case_images: It was predominantly solid and showed uneven enhancement [Figure 3].
case_images: Patient painting and surgery preparation
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case_images: Soft tissues were carefully dissected in a clear plane to prevent injury to the adjacent vital structures [Figures 4-6].
case_images: Blunt dissection with the exposed tumour mass
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case_images: Soft tissues were carefully dissected in a clear plane to prevent injury to the adjacent vital structures [Figures 4-6].
case_images: Gross specimen of the resected tumour mass
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case_images: Soft tissues were carefully dissected in a clear plane to prevent injury to the adjacent vital structures [Figures 4-6].
case_images: Tumour mass measuring 13 cm x 10 cm
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case_images: Further care was taken for the identification of the main branch of the facial nerve and the tumour along with the gland was excised completely along with some normal skin [Figure 7].
case_images: Histopathological image of pleomorphic adenoma (40X magnification)
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case_images: Layers of epithelial cells and well-encapsulated cell masses of islets and rounded myoepithelial cells were evident, along with a myxomatous background and ductal architecture [Figure 8].
case_images: Post-operative facial view
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case_images: The patient has been followed up annually, has shown no signs of recurrence and has had no adverse or unanticipated events [Figure 9].