A case of dystrophic calcification in the masseter muscle
김헌영, 박정현, 이준범, 김선종,
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김헌영 ( Kim Heon-Young ) - Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
박정현 ( Park Jung-Hyun ) - Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
이준범 ( Lee Jun-Bum ) - Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
김선종 ( Kim Sun-Jong ) - Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
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.
키워드
Masseter muscle; Dystrophic calcification; Pathologic soft tissue calcification; Trauma
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