[Cervical myositis ossificans. A case report]

Area of Science:

• Orthopedics
• Pathology

Background:

• Ossifying myositis is a benign, non-neoplastic condition characterized by bone formation within muscle tissue.
• It typically affects the large muscles of the extremities but can occur in the head and neck region, albeit rarely.

Observation:

• A middle-aged male presented with a slow-growing, painful lateral cervical tumor without a history of trauma.
• Radiological imaging showed an ossifying soft tissue lesion without bone involvement.

Findings:

• Histological examination confirmed the diagnosis of ossifying myositis.
• The tumor was completely resected, indicating a favorable outcome for this localized form.

Implications:

• This case underscores the importance of considering ossifying myositis in the differential diagnosis of neck masses.
• Early diagnosis and complete resection are crucial for managing symptomatic ossifying myositis.