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case_images: Figure showing the tumor in the base of tongue and the preoperative CT scan.
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case_images: 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).
case_images: Intraoperative photograph showing midline glossotomy exposing the tumor in the base of tongue and removed specimen.
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case_images: The wound was sutured vertically in the midline from vallecula to tip of tongue (Figure 2).
case_images: Microphotograph (H & E stain, x200) showing epithelial and mesenchymal elements suggestive of pleomorphic adenoma.
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case_images: Appearance of tongue after 2 months following surgery and postoperative computed tomography.
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case_images: There has been neither functional disturbance nor any signs of recurrence to date (Figure 4).