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Masseteric hernia: A case report and literature review
Firas Shall1, Rokneddin Javadian1, Dominique Parent2
1Departement of Oral and MaxilloFacial Surgery Hopital Erasme Bruxelles Belgium.
Clinical Case Reports
|June 9, 2022
Summary
A rare masseter muscle hernia in a young patient is detailed. This case report highlights diagnosis and management strategies for this uncommon mandibular swelling.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Anatomical Pathologies
- Surgical Case Reports
Background:
- Mandibular swellings are frequently encountered in clinical practice.
- Herniation of the masseter muscle is an exceptionally rare cause of such swellings.
- Understanding the etiology and presentation is crucial for accurate diagnosis.
Observation:
- A case of a young patient presenting with a noticeable masseter muscle hernia is described.
- The swelling was characterized by its location and potential relation to masticatory movements.
- Diagnostic evaluation focused on differentiating it from more common mandibular pathologies.
Findings:
- The case confirms the rarity of masseter muscle hernias.
- Diagnostic imaging and clinical examination confirmed the herniation of the masseter muscle.
- Successful management strategies were employed for this specific condition.
Implications:
- This report contributes to the limited literature on masseter muscle hernias.
- It emphasizes the importance of considering rare diagnoses in the differential of mandibular swellings.
- Effective management protocols can be established based on such case studies.
