Abstract
Odontogenic myxomas are an uncommon benign odontogenic tumor that can present with a wide variety of symptomatology depending on location and potentially be locally destructive. The present case describes a 66-year-old female who presented with left lower facial paresthesia, left aural fullness and hearing loss. She was found to have an odontogenic myxoma that involved the condylar head and extended into the masticator space. In this report we detail our surgical approach utilizing a preauricular transfacial transmandibular approach to the masticator space. In addition, we will discuss various approaches to the masticator space and infratemporal fossa along with considerations on how to manage facial nerve paralysis, facial contour deformities, and post-operative rehabilitation for permanent unilateral condylar head disarticulation.
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