To report a rare extracardiac location of rhabdomyoma in the paracarotid space, highlighting its clinical significance.
Key Findings:
Rhabdomyoma is a rare benign tumor of skeletal muscle, with the paracarotid location being unprecedented.
Histopathological examination revealed characteristic features of rhabdomyoma, excluding other potential diagnoses.
The patient remained disease-free at a 5-year follow-up with no neck abnormalities, underscoring the importance of complete excision.
Interpretation:
The case highlights the rarity of paracarotid rhabdomyoma and the importance of complete surgical excision due to recurrence potential, emphasizing the need for awareness in clinical practice.
Limitations:
The case report is based on a single patient, limiting generalizability and introducing potential biases.
No similar cases were found in recent literature for comparison.
Conclusion:
This case emphasizes the need for awareness of rare tumor locations and the necessity of histopathological confirmation for accurate diagnosis, which is crucial for effective clinical management.
