A case of dystrophic calcification in the masseter muscle.
10.1186/s40902-017-0130-4
- Author:
Heon Young KIM
1
;
Jung Hyun PARK
;
Jun Bum LEE
;
Sun Jong KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery, Ewha Womans University Mok-dong Hospital, Mok 5-dong, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul, 158-710 South Korea. omspark07@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Masseter muscle;
Dystrophic calcification;
Pathologic soft tissue calcification;
Trauma
- MeSH:
Adult;
Cheek;
Female;
Head;
Heart;
Hematologic Tests;
Humans;
Inflammation;
Masseter Muscle*;
Miners;
Muscle, Skeletal;
Neck
- From:Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
2017;39(11):31-
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
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.
