Intramuscular lipoma of the head and neck is particularly unusual. We present a rare case of intramuscular lipoma arising from left masseter muscle adjacent to the superficial lobe of the parotid gland and involving the masticator space, spreading to the upper compartment of temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ). Wide excision of the entire lesion was performed under general anesthesia. The postoperative course was uneventful and there was no evidence of recurrence 1 year post-operatively.
Intramuscular lipoma involving the masticator space: A case report
Chiara Mignogna;Maria Giulia CristofaroSupervision
2019-01-01
Abstract
Intramuscular lipoma of the head and neck is particularly unusual. We present a rare case of intramuscular lipoma arising from left masseter muscle adjacent to the superficial lobe of the parotid gland and involving the masticator space, spreading to the upper compartment of temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ). Wide excision of the entire lesion was performed under general anesthesia. The postoperative course was uneventful and there was no evidence of recurrence 1 year post-operatively.File in questo prodotto:
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