Dystrophic calcification: A rare pediatric parotid mass

Chislett, Sean P.; Liming, Bryan J.; Rogers, Derek J.

doi:10.1016/j.ijporl.2015.11.030

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“…Due to this wide variety of diagnostic possibilities including phleboliths, sialoliths, myositis ossificans, calcification within lymph nodes, and the potential for malignancy, it is important to establish a proper diagnosis [ 4 ]. In fact, physiologic and pathologic soft tissue calcification of the head and neck is rare, and plain radiography is rarely helpful in diagnosing [ 16 ].…”

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“…Among many different types of calcification, a dystrophic calcification is deposition of calcium salt in the soft tissue which associated with trauma, infection, or inflammation without elevated serum calcium level [ 2 ]. The precise mechanism of the disease is unknown, but it seems to be related to necrosis and apoptosis of the tissue [ 3 , 4 ]. Dystrophic calcification is most often seen in the heart muscles and valves and rarely appears in the head and neck area [ 5 ].…”

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A case of dystrophic calcification in the masseter muscle

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Park

Lee

et al. 2017

Maxillofac Plast Reconstr Surg

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BackgroundDystrophic calcification can occur in any soft tissue with the absence of a systemic mineral imbalance and is often associated with trauma, infection, or inflammation. It is easily found in the site of the heart and skeletal muscles and rarely appears in the head and neck area.Case reportWe present a rare case of multiple calcified masses in the left masseter muscle of a 26-year-old female with a history of trauma in the area. In computed tomography, multiple radiopaque masses were observed inside the left masseter muscle and blood test results were normal. The calcified masses were diagnosed as dystrophic calcification and removed by surgery without any complications.ConclusionDifferent types of calcifications may occur in the cheek area, and they need to be distinguished from dystrophic calcification. Thorough clinical examination and history taking is required together with blood testing and radiographic examinations.

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A case of dystrophic calcification in the masseter muscle

Kim

Park

Lee

et al. 2017

Maxillofac Plast Reconstr Surg

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“…Ectopic calcification is a pathological condition resulting from abnormal deposition of salt ions in the soft tissues of the body. There are several types of ectopic calcifications, including calciphylaxis, metastatic calcifications, nodular calcifications, idiopathic calcifications and dystrophic calcifications, the latter type being the subject of this paper [ 1 ]. This particular type of biomineral disorder is most often associated with a history of trauma, infection or infestation of the affected area, and it progresses without visible abnormalities in blood calcium levels [ 2 ].…”

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“…In the light of the described case, special attention should be paid to the importance of appropriately selected diagnostics. A number of calcifying lesions can be located within the facial region, such as calcifying lymph nodes, dystrophic calcifications, venous malformations and neoplastic lesions [ 1 ]. The first step towards an accurate diagnosis should be to narrow down the range of possible diseases on the basis of imaging studies, supplemented by laboratory tests.…”

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