Neck Mass Found in 45-Year-Old Man

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A 45-year-old man presents with a mass in the right neck. After the biopsy is performed, what is your diagnosis?

A 45-year-old man presents with a mass in the right neck. According to the pathology slide below, what is your diagnosis?

What is your diagnosis?

A. Leiomyosarcoma
B. Desmoid tumor
C. Spindle cell lipoma
D. Squamous cell carcinoma
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