A case of dystrophic calcification in the masseter muscle

Background: Dystrophic calcification can occur in any soft tissue with the absence of a systemic mineral imbalance and is often associated with trauma, infection, or inflammation. It is easily found in the site of the heart and skeletal muscles and rarely appears in the head and neck area. Case repo...

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Published inMaxillofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery Vol. 39; no. 39; pp. 31.1 - 31.5
Main Authors Kim, Heon-Young, Park, Jung-Hyun, Lee, Jun-Bum, Kim, Sun-Jong
Format Journal Article
LanguageKorean
Published 2017
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Dystrophic calcification
Pathologic soft tissue calcification
Masseter muscle
Trauma
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Summary:Background: Dystrophic calcification can occur in any soft tissue with the absence of a systemic mineral imbalance and is often associated with trauma, infection, or inflammation. It is easily found in the site of the heart and skeletal muscles and rarely appears in the head and neck area. Case report: We present a rare case of multiple calcified masses in the left masseter muscle of a 26-year-old female with a history of trauma in the area. In computed tomography, multiple radiopaque masses were observed inside the left masseter muscle and blood test results were normal. The calcified masses were diagnosed as dystrophic calcification and removed by surgery without any complications. Conclusion: Different types of calcifications may occur in the cheek area, and they need to be distinguished from dystrophic calcification. Thorough clinical examination and history taking is required together with blood testing and radiographic examinations.
Bibliography:KISTI1.1003/JNL.JAKO201734158609248
ISSN:2288-8101
2288-8586