Cryptogenic Temporal Hollowing.
10.7181/acfs.2016.17.4.218
- Author:
Ie Hyon PARK
1
;
Heeyeon KWON
;
Sang Wha KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, College of Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea. sw1215@snu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Temporal hollowing;
Autologous fat graft
- MeSH:
Adipose Tissue;
Atrophy;
Durapatite;
Electromyography;
Humans;
Incidence;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Neural Conduction;
Thigh;
Titanium;
Transplants;
Young Adult
- From:Archives of Craniofacial Surgery
2016;17(4):218-221
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Temporal hollowing is a common complication that occurs after coronal approach surgeries. However, temporal hollowing without previous nerve damage or trauma history is rare. Herein, we present a patient with cryptogenic temporal hollowing. A 22-year-old man without any history of craniofacial interventions or trauma presented with temporal hallowing. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed fatty degeneration of the left temporalis muscle. Electromyography and nerve conduction study showed no signs of neurologic abnormalities. The patient received autologous fat injection of 30 mL harvested from the left thigh using the modified Coleman technique. Temporal hollowing is commonly caused by atrophy of the superficial temporal fat pad. Its incidence is reported to be as high as 6% after coronal approach operation. Augmentation using porous hydroxyapatite or titanium mesh is a treatment option. Autologous fat graft can also be an option for mild to moderate temporal hollowing. In this case, a patient with no history of trauma, surgery, or myogenic disease developed temporal hollowing. Further study of the littleknown cryptogenic form of temporal hollowing is warranted.
