Ultrasonographic diagnosis of benign masseter muscle hypertrophy: A case report

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...

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 ...

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Intramuscular hemangioma of masseter muscle: A report of unique case

BACKGROUND AND AIM: Even though hemangiomas are prevalent tumors in the region of head and neck, they are comparatively rare inside the mouth and less frequently detected by dental professionals. Therefore, the aim of this case report is to present such a rare variation of hemangioma manifested within the substance of the masseter muscle.CASE REPORT: We report a unique case of intramuscular hem...

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...