Myositis Ossificans on the Nasal Dorsum: A Case Report.
- Author:
Jennifer K SONG
1
;
So Min HWANG
;
Kwang Ryeol LIM
;
Yong Hui JUNG
;
Sung Min AHN
Author Information
1. Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Good Moonhwa Hospital, Busan, Korea. sominhwang@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Myositis ossificans;
Nose
- MeSH:
Adult;
Head;
Humans;
Male;
Muscles;
Myositis;
Myositis Ossificans;
Neck;
Nose;
Osteogenesis;
Rhinoplasty;
Thigh;
Upper Extremity
- From:Journal of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
2011;38(1):69-72
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: Myositis ossificans is a benign condition of heterotopic bone formation that still requires more of its pathologic explanation. The lesions are localized predominantly to the high-risk sites of injury, involving flexor muscles of the upper limbs and thigh, but rarely in the head and neck area. METHODS: A case of a 44-year-old male patient presented with a palpable hard mass on nasal dorsum. The patient experienced a similar lesion on upper limb few years ago. On computed tomographic image, the lesion presented focal definite increase in opacity compatible to adjacent bone densitiy on nasal dorsum. RESULTS: The lesion was excised under open rhinoplasty incision. The pathologic report revealed focal bone formation and calcification within skeletal muscle. CONCLUSION: We describe a unique and only case of a myositis ossificans on nasal dorsum which is indifferent from previous concept.
