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From: An autopsy case of epignathus (immature teratoma of the soft palate) with intracranial extension but without brain invasion: case report and literature review

Fig. 2

Macroscopic findings at autopsy. a The epignathus, a large reddish multicystic tumor is seen protruding from the mouth. b There is a defect in the soft palate within which the base of the epignathus is located (red arrowhead). c The intracranial tumor is covered by a thin capsule (yellow arrowhead) and there is no invasion of the brain. d After removal of the stem of the intracranial tumor, a small hole, measuring 2 mm in diameter, is detected on the right side of the sella turcica. A communication can be seen between the epignathus and the intracranial tumor through this hole (black arrowhead)

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Diagnostic Pathology

ISSN: 1746-1596

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