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Rhabdomyoma of paracarotid space: case report
Moysis Moysidis1, Anna Zissi2, Angeliki Chorti3
13rd Surgical Department, AHEPA University General Hospital of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece.
Frontiers in Surgery
|June 15, 2026
Summary
This case report details an extremely rare paracarotid rhabdomyoma, a benign striated muscle tumor, found in a 50-year-old female. Complete surgical excision is crucial for preventing recurrence of this extracardiac tumor.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pathology
- Surgical Anatomy
Background:
- Rhabdomyoma is a rare, benign tumor originating from striated muscle.
- While often cardiac, extracardiac rhabdomyomas typically occur in the larynx or pharynx in adults.
- Paracarotid space rhabdomyoma is exceptionally rare, with limited literature available.