Masseteric muscle hypertrophy.

Three cases of masseteric muscle hypertrophy are reported. The clinical features of the syndrome are illustrated. The differential diagnosis of parotid mass, inflammatory or neoplastic, vs. masseter muscle hypertrophy is discussed. CT scanning is the best diagnostic tool. Expectant therapy is suggested.

Keywords

Adult, Adolescent, Masseter Muscle, Hypertrophy, Syndrome, Diagnosis, Differential, Masticatory Muscles, Humans, Female, Child, Tomography, X-Ray Computed

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