Intramuscular lipoma in the temporal region: a case report

Few reports of intramuscular lipoma in the temporal region are seen in the literature. Because of its invasives characteristics, this neoplasm may be mistaken as a liposarcoma. Although image exams help in the differential diagnosis between benign and malignant lipomatous lesions, the histopathological exam is the only one capable of a definitive diagnosis. Total removal of the lesion is essential because the recurrence rate without complete excision may be as high as 62.5 %. A patient with an intramuscular lipoma located in the temporal region is presented along with the mentioned treatment. Great importance should be given to these uncommon lesions that may present as a challenge to professionals that work in the maxillofacial region.

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Main Authors:	Gouveia,Marcia Maria de, Ribeiro Júnior,Ophir, Nunes,Rodrigo Autran de Paiva, Borba,Alexandre Meireles, Alves,Carlos Augusto Ferreira, Guimarães Júnior,Jayro
Format:	Digital revista
Language:	English
Published:	Faculdade São Leopoldo Mandic 2015
Online Access:	http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1981-86372015010500489
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