Soft-tissue masses of the temporal fossa.
An unusual problem, a soft-tissue mass of the left temporal fossa, is described. Differential diagnoses and pertinent studies for identifying the mass are reviewed. Our patient had a temporalis fascia defect with herniation of the temporal muscle causing his mass and associated symptoms. Surgical exploration, necessary for diagnosis, afforded us the opportunity for definitive treatment.
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore.
N B
NB
Semer
N H
NH
Goldberg
D005152:Facial Muscles / Q000601:surgery*; D000071938:Fasciotomy; D005546:Forehead; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous / Q000601:surgery