Presentation
Abnormal skull shape, palpable masses and disfigurement
Patient Data
Age: 15 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Temporalis and masseter hypertrophy - bilateral
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Abnormal symmetric enlargement of the temporalis and masseter muscles on both sides leads to a pseudomass appearance.
From the case:
Temporalis and masseter hypertrophy - bilateral
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Abnormal enlargement of the temporalis and masseter muscles on both sides leads to pseudomass appearance.
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.
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