Myositis Ossificans on the Nasal Dorsum: A Case Report
Journal of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
;
: 69-72, 2011.
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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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Asunto principal:
Osteogénesis
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Rinoplastia
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Muslo
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Nariz
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Extremidad Superior
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Cabeza
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Músculos
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Miositis
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Miositis Osificante
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Cuello
Límite:
Adulto
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Journal of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
Año:
2011
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