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Gabriela Furdui-Carr¹, Louis Mandel

¹Salivary Gland Center, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, New York City, USA.

The New York State Dental Journal

|September 25, 2010

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Masseteric hypertrophy (MH), a common dental condition, can cause unilateral "swollen cheek" symptoms. This case highlights how MH can be misdiagnosed as parotid gland disease due to its unusual presentation.

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Area of Science:

Dentistry
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Anatomy

Background:

Masseteric hypertrophy (MH) is a frequent condition encountered in dental practices.
Patients may report a "swollen cheek" or be referred with suspected parotid gland swelling.
Typically, MH presents bilaterally.

Observation:

This case report details a patient presenting with unilateral masseteric hypertrophy.
The unilateral presentation prompted an initial differential diagnosis of parotid gland disease.
The asymmetry in presentation is a key diagnostic challenge.

Findings:

The study focuses on a case of unilateral masseteric hypertrophy.
It underscores the importance of considering MH in cases of apparent parotid gland swelling.
Diagnostic challenges arise from the atypical unilateral manifestation of MH.

Implications:

Accurate diagnosis of masseteric hypertrophy is crucial for appropriate patient management.
Dentists and clinicians should consider MH in the differential diagnosis of unilateral facial swelling.
Recognizing atypical presentations of MH can prevent misdiagnosis and ensure timely treatment.