Benign masseter muscle hypertrophy

Summary: Idiopathic hypertrophy of the masseter muscle is a rare disorder of unknown cause. Some authors associate it with the habit of chewing gum, temporo-mandibular joint disorder, congenital and functional hypertrophies, and emotional disorders (stress and nervousness). Most patients complain of...

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Main Authors: Daniel Zeni Rispoli, Paulo M. Camargo, José L. Pires, Jr, Vinicius R. Fonseca, Karina K. Mandelli, Marcela A.C. Pereira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2008-09-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1808869415313938