Presentation
Left facial swelling. Suspected parotid lesion.
Patient Data
Age: 55-60 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Bilateral masseter and temporalis muscles hypertrophy
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Bilateral symmetrical hypertrophy of both masseter and temporalis muscles. Normal CT density of both parotid glands.
Case Discussion
Hypertrophy of the masseter and temporalis muscles is a relatively rare condition characterized by benign enlargement of the muscles either on one or both sides. It is most commonly seen in late adolescence and early adulthood and present with pseudo mass formation.
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