61. Hypertrophy of Masseter Muscle

Benign masseter muscle hypertrophy.

Idiopathic hypertrophy of the masseter muscle is a rare disorder of unknown cause. Some authors associate it with the habit of chewing gum, temporo-mandibular joint disorder, congenital and functional hypertrophies, and emotional disorders (stress and nervousness). Most patients complain of the cosmetic change caused by facial asymmetry, also called square face, however, symptoms such as trismu...

Idiopathic Masseter Muscle Hypertrophy

Benign Masseteric Hypertrophy is a relatively uncommon condition that can occur unilaterally or bilaterally. Pain may be a symptom, but most frequently a clinician is consulted for cosmetic reasons. In some cases prominent Exostoses at the angle of the mandible are noted. Although it is tempting to point to Malocclusion, Bruxism, clenching, or Temporomandibular joint disorders, the etiology in ...

Masseter muscle hypertrophy: case report.

Masseter muscle hypertrophy is characterized by unilateral or bilateral enlargement of the masseter muscles affecting both males and females after puberty. Its etiology remains unknown. Limitations on mouth opening and also tension in the region of the hypertrophied muscle are symptoms reported. This paper reports a case of masseter muscle hypertrophy diagnosed using imaging modalities such as ...

Benign masseter muscle hypertrophy Summary

Idiopathic Unilateral Masseter Muscle Hypertrophy: a Case Report and Review

Masseter muscle hypertrophy also called as Benign Massetric hypertrophy (BMH) or Idiopathic Massetric Muscle Hypertrophy (IMMH) is a rare condition of unknown cause which is important in the differential diagnosis of head and neck masses, located in the cheek. It can occur unilaterally or bilaterally. Most patients consult a physician for esthetic correction of the resultant facial asymmetry. S...