UNILATERAL MASSETER HYPERTROPHY WITH UNUSUAL TWITCHING – A CASE REPORT
Journal Title: Journal of Advanced Medical and Dental Sciences Research - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 3
Abstract
Masseteric Hypertrophy is a relatively uncommon condition that can occur unilaterally or bilaterally. Pain may be a symptom, but most frequently a clinician is consulted for cosmetic reasons. In some cases prominent exostosis at angle of the mandible are noted. Most patients complain of facial asymmetry; however, symptoms such as trismus , protrusion, and bruxism may also occur. In majority of the cases the etiological factor is unknown therefore it is considered to be idiopathic. Although numerous factors such as malocclusion, bruxism, clenching or temporomandibular joint disorders have been cited, they have not been proven completely. Diagnosis is based on awareness of the condition, clinical and radiographic findings and exclusion of more serious pathologies such as benign and malignant parotid disease , rhabdomyoma and lymphangioma. Treatment usually involves resection of portion of the masseter muscle with or without underlying bone. This paper reports a case of unilateral masseter hypertrophy with chief complaint of unusual muscle twitching treated simultaneously by surgery and pharmacotherapy.
Authors and Affiliations
Muni Madhav Sharma, Jayant Marya, Akshay Thakur, Rajesh Prasad
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP557769
- DOI -
- Views 128
- Downloads 0
A Study of Efficacy of Biomechanical Preparation of Root Canals between hand K-files and Rotary Protaper Files
Background: An ideal prepared root canal should have a progressively tapering conical shape which preserves the apical foramen and the original canal curvature without transportation. Several studies have concluded that...
MANAGEMENT OF PHENYTOIN INDUCED GINGIVAL ENLARGEMENT
Background: Gingival Enlargement can occur as a result of the administration of certain anticonvulsants, immunosuppressants, and calcium channel blockers.Phenytoin (5-diphenylphenytoin) has been used to control seizure d...
ASSESSMENT OF EFFICACY OF OFLOXACIN AND CHLORAMPHENICOL IN PATIENTS WITH EXTERNAL OCULAR INFECTION: A COMPARATIVE STUDY
Background: Pathogenic micro-organisms are the most commonly involved etiologic agents in causing external ocular diseases. Conjunctiva, lid and cornea are the most commonly affected parts of the eye. Ofloxacin is except...
Dermatoglyphics, the Hidden Potential in Dentistry- A Review
Dermatoglyphics signifies to the formation of biologically formed ridges on specific body parts namely palms, fingers, soles and toes which is a consequence of continuous friction occurring in these certain areas. Such b...
Clinico Epidemiological Study of Autoimmune Urticaria in a Tertiary Care Center
Background: Chronic urticria has a wide range of clinical presentations and etiologies. Such cases have associated autoimmune diseases, high wheal and itch score and presence of associated systemic symptoms. Managing cas...