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A case of dystrophic calcification in the masseter muscle.

Heon-Young KimJung-Hyun ParkJun-Bum LeeSun-Jong Kim
Published in: Maxillofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery (2017)
Different 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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