Rhabdomyosarcoma of the infratemporal fossa: diagnostic dilemmas and surgical management.
We present a rare case of embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma in the infratemporal fossa presenting as an atypical facial pain syndrome. Radiographic imaging of the patient is discussed, and magnetic resonance imaging is recommended as the diagnostic modality of choice when mass lesions of the infratemporal fossa are suspected. Finally, a temporal approach to the infratemporal fossa is described, along with its advantages as an application for tumor resection in this anatomic region.
Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinic, Minneapolis 55455.
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Dohar
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Marentette
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Adams
D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery; D012208:Rhabdomyosarcoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D012888:Skull Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D013701:Temporal Bone / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D015050:Zygoma / Q000601:surgery