Lipoma involving the masticator space
Year: 2011
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: The lipoma is a common tumor of mesenchymal origin, usually seen on the trunk and lower limbs. In the head and neck region, it is usually seen in the posterior neck. It is rarely seen in the anterior neck, infratemporal fossa, oral cavity, pharynx, larynx and parotid gland. It may present in a variety of ways. We report a rare case of a lipoma involving the masticator space.
Source: Annals of Maxillofacial Surgery
Authors: Anuradha Navaneetham, Arati Rao, Amul Gandhi, CA Jeevan
Language: English
Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2070947925