Welsh D, Hengerer A S
Am J Otolaryngol. 1980 Feb;1(2):186-90. doi: 10.1016/s0196-0709(80)80014-7.
Two cases of hemangioma of the masseter muscle are presented with a review of the literature. The possibility of an intramuscular hemangioma should be considered in any lateral facial swelling, particularly one anterior to the parotid. Total excision of the hemangioma with a margin of normal muscle is recommended. The approach utilized by the authors is a preauricular incision with elevation of a flap lateral to the parotid gland. This provides an excellent exposure for removal of the tumor with minimal risk to the facial nerve and minimal cosmetic deformity.
