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Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Published in: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 1/2017

Open Access 01-12-2017 | Case report

A case of dystrophic calcification in the masseter muscle

Authors: Heon-Young Kim, Jung-Hyun Park, Jun-Bum Lee, Sun-Jong Kim

Published in: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery | Issue 1/2017

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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.
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Metadata
Title
A case of dystrophic calcification in the masseter muscle
Authors
Heon-Young Kim
Jung-Hyun Park
Jun-Bum Lee
Sun-Jong Kim
Publication date
01-12-2017
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery / Issue 1/2017
Electronic ISSN: 2288-8586
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s40902-017-0130-4

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