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.
Semer
N B
NB
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore.
Goldberg
N H
NH
D005152:Facial Muscles / Q000601:surgery*; D000071938:Fasciotomy; D005546:Forehead; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous / Q000601:surgery