Ectopic striated muscle in the fallopian canal: a histopathologic report

Two temporal bones are discussed that contain ectopic striated muscle in the horizontal fallopian canal. In one instance, this muscle was clearly innervated by a branch from the geniculate ganglion. This is an unusual histologic finding and the innervation to such a muscle has been rarely identified...

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Published inOtolaryngology and head and neck surgery Vol. 87; no. 1; p. 75
Main Author Babin, R W
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.01.1979
Subjects
Bone Neoplasms - pathology
Branchial Region - anatomy & histology
Choristoma - pathology
Female
Geniculate Ganglion - pathology
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Muscles - embryology
Muscles - innervation
Nerve Fibers - pathology
Temporal Bone - embryology
Temporal Bone - pathology
Tensor Tympani - embryology
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Summary:Two temporal bones are discussed that contain ectopic striated muscle in the horizontal fallopian canal. In one instance, this muscle was clearly innervated by a branch from the geniculate ganglion. This is an unusual histologic finding and the innervation to such a muscle has been rarely identified. The facial nerve surgeon should be aware that a mass encountered during decompression may be developmental rather than neoplastic.
DOI:10.1177/019459987908700119