Myositis Ossificans on the Nasal Dorsum: A Case Report
Journal of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
;
: 69-72, 2011.
Article
in English
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| ID: wpr-90279
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
Myositis ossificans is a benign condition of heterotopic bone formation that still requires more of its pathologic explanation. The lesions are localized predominantly to the high-risk sites of injury, involving flexor muscles of the upper limbs and thigh, but rarely in the head and neck area.METHODS:
A case of a 44-year-old male patient presented with a palpable hard mass on nasal dorsum. The patient experienced a similar lesion on upper limb few years ago. On computed tomographic image, the lesion presented focal definite increase in opacity compatible to adjacent bone densitiy on nasal dorsum.RESULTS:
The lesion was excised under open rhinoplasty incision. The pathologic report revealed focal bone formation and calcification within skeletal muscle.CONCLUSION:
We describe a unique and only case of a myositis ossificans on nasal dorsum which is indifferent from previous concept.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Osteogenesis
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Rhinoplasty
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Thigh
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Nose
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Upper Extremity
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Head
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Muscles
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Myositis
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Myositis Ossificans
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Neck
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
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