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case_images: Clinical presentation of the lesion.
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case_images: F1
case_images: These symptoms had worsened in the past three months because of growth of the lingual mass (Figure 1).
case_images: Tongue magnetic resonance image showing the neoformation (arrow).
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case_images: F2
case_images: An axial magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) study was also requested for a diagnostic scope (Figure 2).
case_images: Microscopic features show giant cells, Touton type (asterisk), and hematoxylin-eosin staining; original magnification x400.
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case_images: F3
case_images: Follow-up after more than four years.
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case_images: F4
case_images: To date, a hyperchromic area and a mild atrophy remain, without any evidence of local recurrence after follow-up of more than four years (Figure 4).