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RECURRENT SOFT TISSUE MASS of RIGHT CHEEK - A CASE REPORT

Journal: University Journal of Surgery and Surgical Specialities (Vol.5, No. 1)

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Page : 122-123

Keywords : Cheek swelling; granuloma; recurrent cheek mass;

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Abstract

52 year old lady presented with complaints of painless swelling in right cheek for past 6 months. She was operated for the swelling 1 year ago by Caldwell luc approach and HPE revealed a granuloma. Patient presented in ENT OPD with similar presentation after 6 months. There was no history of numbness over face, nasal obstruction, nasal discharge, epistaxis, anosmia. CT scan showed a soft tissue mass in right cheek with no bony erosion or lymph node involvement. The tumour was removed by lateral rhinotomy approach. Biopsy revealed a foreign body granulomatous lesion. She is symptom free currently and on regular follow up.

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