Myositis ossificans traumatica of the masseter muscle: review of the literature and report of two additional cases

Autor: M, Steiner, A R, Gould, G M, Kushner, B, Lutchka, R, Flint
Rok vydání: 1998
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Zdroj: Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology, oral radiology, and endodontics. 84(6)
ISSN: 1079-2104
Popis: Myositis ossificans traumatica of the masseter muscle is uncommon. The condition is benign and results in reactive heterotopic bone formation, usually producing limitation of opening of the jaws. Radiographic and microscopic examination can confirm the diagnosis. Treatment of myositis ossificans traumatica of the masseter muscle is surgical, with other modalities used when occurring in other muscles of the body.
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