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Masseter muscle hypertrophy.

R Riefkohl, G S Georgiade, N G Georgiade

    Annals of Plastic Surgery
    |June 1, 1984
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    Benign masseteric hypertrophy is a rare cause of unilateral cheek masses. This review summarizes ten cases and current surgical treatments for this uncommon condition.

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    Area of Science:

    • Head and Neck Surgery
    • Plastic Surgery
    • Dermatology

    Background:

    • Benign masseteric hypertrophy is an uncommon condition.
    • It is a key consideration in the differential diagnosis of head and neck masses.
    • A unilateral mass in the cheek can be indicative of this condition.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review ten cases of benign masseteric hypertrophy.
    • To describe current surgical treatment options.
    • To summarize the relevant medical literature.

    Main Methods:

    • Case review of ten patients with benign masseteric hypertrophy.
    • Analysis of current surgical interventions.
    • Literature synthesis.

    Main Results:

    • Ten cases of benign masseteric hypertrophy were analyzed.
    • Current surgical treatments were described.
    • Pertinent literature was summarized.

    Conclusions:

    • Benign masseteric hypertrophy is an important diagnosis for unilateral cheek masses.
    • Surgical options are available for managing this condition.