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[The masseter: an enigmatic muscle].

J Kahn1, P Bourjat

  • 1Institut d'Anatomie Normale et Service de Chirurgie Maxillo-Faciale, Strasbourg, Cedex.

Journal De Radiologie
|June 21, 2001
PubMed
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Pathologic processes frequently affect the masseter muscle, with benign masseter hypertrophy and vascular malformations being common. Imaging techniques like CT and MRI aid in diagnosis, though the reason for masseter muscle

Area of Science:

  • Head and Neck Anatomy
  • Musculoskeletal Pathology
  • Medical Imaging

Context:

  • The masseter muscle, a key masticatory muscle, is subject to various pathologic processes.
  • Understanding these pathologies is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the frequency and nature of pathologic processes affecting the masseter muscle.
  • To evaluate the diagnostic utility of CT and MRI in identifying masseter muscle pathologies.

Summary:

  • This study analyzed 21 cases of masseter muscle pathology using CT and MRI.
  • Identified pathologies include benign masseter hypertrophy and inactive vascular malformations, with varied other causes.
  • CT and MRI demonstrated high diagnostic accuracy (17/21 cases).

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Impact:

  • Highlights the utility of advanced imaging in diagnosing masseter muscle conditions.
  • Provides insights into the differential diagnosis of masseter muscle abnormalities.
  • Underscores the need for further research into the specific reasons for masseter muscle predilection to pathology.