title: Multiple supramassetric dystrophic calcinosis.
abstract: Dystrophic calcification is deposition of calcium salt in degenerated tissues in the presence of normal calcium and phosphorous metabolism. It usually occurs in injured tissues. The condition may be associated with a variety of systemic disorders. The pathophysiology is still unclear. The case of a 17-year-old boy with dystrophic calcifications over the right masseter muscle is presented here with review of literature. Calcified nodules were surgically excised via an intraoral approach.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, MIDSR Dental College and Hospital, Latur, Maharashtra, India.
authors.forename: Syed Ahmed
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Mohiuddin
authors.forename: Sheeraz
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Badal
authors.forename: Amol
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Doiphode
authors.forename: Shameem
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sultana
keywords: Calcium and phosphorous metabolism; dystrophic calcification