Management of a Buccal Space Mass: A Clinical Case Report.

Alexander Karatzanis, Stylianos Velegrakis, Georgia Liva, Dionysios Kyrmizakis, Emmanuel Prokopakis

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Article in Case reports in otolaryngology, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Ultrasound of the Cheek: Examination Technique, Anatomy, and Abnormal Findings.Journal of ultrasound in medicine : official journal of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine · 2026
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Alexander KaratzanisDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology,Head and Neck Surgery, University of Crete Medical School, Giofirakia, Greece.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3196-2176

Stylianos VelegrakisDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology,Head and Neck Surgery, University of Crete Medical School, Giofirakia, Greece.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9800-9262

Georgia LivaDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology,Head and Neck Surgery, University of Crete Medical School, Giofirakia, Greece.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9050-447X

Dionysios KyrmizakisDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology,Head and Neck Surgery, General Hospital of Veroia, Papagou, Greece.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0069-4079

Emmanuel ProkopakisDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology,Head and Neck Surgery, University of Crete Medical School, Giofirakia, Greece.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1208-1990

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Abstract

backgroundBuccal space tumors constitute rare pathologies with significant histological diversity. They may pose serious diagnostic and therapeutic challenges for the head and neck surgeon.

methodsA case of buccal space tumor diagnosed and treated in a tertiary center is presented. Clinical presentation, imaging, and surgical approach are discussed, followed by review of the literature.

resultsA 79-year-old male patient with a slowly growing painless mass on the right cheek presented to a head and neck reference center. Imaging revealed a tumor of the right buccal space with nonspecific characteristics. Imaging studies revealed extended infiltration of the masseter muscle as well as the anterior border of the parotid gland. FNA biopsy was performed but was nondiagnostic. The decision of surgical excision with a modified parotidectomy incision was taken. The lesion was completely excised with preservation of neighboring facial nerve branches and ipsilateral Stensen's duct. The postoperative course was uneventful. Histological examination showed CLL/Lymphoma, and the patient was referred to the hematology department for staging and further management.

conclusionDifferential diagnosis of buccal space masses is very diverse. Despite challenges in the diagnostic and therapeutic approach, these entities may be managed surgically with minimal morbidity.

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PMID33457031

DOI10.1155/2020/6828453

PMCPMC7787848

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