Unilateral masseteric hypertrophy. A case report.
Masseteric hypertrophy (MH) is a relatively common condition seen in the dental office. Patients often present with a complaint of a "swollen cheek" or are referred with a tentative diagnosis of parotid gland swelling. MH is usually bilateral, but the unilateral nature of this reported case led to a tentative diagnosis of parotid gland disease.
Furdui-Carr
Gabriela
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Salivary Gland Center, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, New York City, USA.
Mandel
Louis
L
D000328:Adult; D002012:Bruxism / Q000175:diagnosis; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006984:Hypertrophy; D008406:Masseter Muscle / Q000473:pathology*; D009119:Muscle Contraction / Q000502:physiology; D010305:Parotid Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis