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 in | Otolaryngology and head and neck surgery Vol. 87; no. 1; p. 75 |
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Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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United States
01.01.1979
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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. |
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DOI: | 10.1177/019459987908700119 |