Maxillofac Plast Reconstr Surg.  2017 Nov;39(11):31. 10.1186/s40902-017-0130-4.

A case of dystrophic calcification in the masseter muscle

• Kim HY
• Park JH
• Lee JB
• Kim SJ

• KMID: 2400049
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.1186/s40902-017-0130-4

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.

Keyword

Masseter muscle; Dystrophic calcification; Pathologic soft tissue calcification; Trauma

MeSH Terms

Adult
Cheek
Female
Head
Heart
Hematologic Tests
Humans
Inflammation
Masseter Muscle*
Miners
Muscle, Skeletal
Neck