Ann Dermatol.  2014 Jun;26(3):428-430.

Intramuscular Vascular Malformation of the Temporalis Muscle: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

• Kim JH
• Lew BL
• Sim WY

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Vascular Malformations*

Figure

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  Fig. 1 (A) A 2×2 cm sized, soft, movable and nontender mass on the left temporal area. (B) A 2 cm sized mass in the left temporalis muscle, the mass is slightly and homogeneously enhanced with radio-contrast dye (contrast enhanced computed tomography scan). (C) Numerous dilated, rather thin walled vessels filled with serous fluid and red blood cells are seen (H&E, ×100). (D) Vascular channels and flattened endothelium are positively stained for CD31 (Immunoperoxidase, ×100).

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