Case report: Myxoma of the temporalis muscle

Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod. 2004 May;97(5):620-4. doi: 10.1016/S1079210403006024.

Abstract

Intramuscular myxomas of the head and neck are rare entities. Primarily found in the myocardium, these lesions also affect the bones and soft tissues. We present a case of an intramuscular myxoma of the temporalis muscle. After reviewing the literature, this case constitutes, to our knowledge, the second reported occurrence of a myxoma in this specific location. The patient was treated for this condition with an excisional biopsy after fine needle aspiration revealed a benign process. No recurrence was seen 18 months after the excision.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Connective Tissue / pathology
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Muscle Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Myxoma / diagnosis*
  • Temporal Muscle / pathology*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed