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Intramuscular hemangioma of the head and neck
Author(s) -
Wolf Gregory T.,
Daniel Fred,
Krause Charles J.,
Kaufman Roger S.
Publication year - 1985
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1288/00005537-198502000-00018
Subject(s) - medicine , head and neck , hemangioma , masseter muscle , presentation (obstetrics) , radiology , surgery , neck muscles , anatomy
Intramuscular hemangiomns are unusual tumors in the head and neck region that occur most frequently in the masseter muscle and are often confused with parotid neoplasms. Four cases are described and the literature reviewed. The diagnosis and management of these tumors are discussed in view of the fact that accurate preoperative diagnosis is unusual and tumor recurrence rates high. Increased awareness of the clinical presentation of intramuscular hemangiomas should enhance diagnostic accuracy and facilitate optimal treatment planning.