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 the cosmetic change caused by facial asymmetry, also called square face, however, symptoms such as trismus, protrusion and bruxism may also occur. The goals of the present investigation were: to report a case of idiopathic masseter hypertrophy, describe its symptoms and treatment. The patient reported bilateral bulging in the region of the mandible angle, of slow and progressive evolution. He did not complain of pain or discomfort, however there was bilateral otalgia, nighttime trismus and stress. In his physical exam we noticed bilateral masseter hypertrophy without local inflammatory alterations. We indicated surgical treatment with an extraoral approach. Complementary tests are indicated when there is diagnostic doubts. Treatment varies from conservative to surgical, and the later depends on surgeon skill and experience.
A hipertrofia idiopática do músculo masseter (HIM) é uma patologia pouco freqüente e de causa desconhecida. Alguns autores correlacionam tal condição com hábitos de mascar gomas, disfunção da articulação temporomandibular (ATM), hipertrofias congênitas e funcionais, e distúrbios emocionais (nervosismo e ansiedade). A maioria dos pacientes queixa-se da alteração estética decorrente da assimetria facial, também chamada "face quadrada", no entanto, sintomas como trismo, protrusão e bruxismo também podem ocorrer. Os objetivos deste estudo foram: relatar um caso de HIM e descrever a sintomatologia e o tratamento realizado. O paciente relatava aumento bilateral na região do ângulo da mandíbula de evolução lenta e progressiva. Negava dor ou desconforto, porém se queixava de otalgia bilateral, trismo noturno e ansiedade. Ao exame físico, observou-se hipertrofia bilateral de masseter sem alterações inflamatórias no local. Foi indicado tratamento cirúrgico com abordagem extra-oral. Exames complementares são indicados na dúvida diagnóstica. A conduta terapêutica varia de conservadora a cirúrgica, sendo que esta depende principalmente da experiência e da habilidade do cirurgião.
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