ANAMNESIS / SYMPTOMS:
A 47 year old patient reports about a subjectively noticed swelling or an asymmetry of the left cheek that is not tender on palpation.



FINDINGS
:
In comparison of both masseter muscles the right-sided masseter muscle clearly shows an increase in diameter. The mandible is visualized.


DIAGNOSIS:
The patient is suspected of having a hypertrophy of the right masseter muscle. An examination by an orthodontist is recommended.