ABSTRACT
Munchmeyer's disease is a rare variety of myositis ossificans. It is a significant clinical entity, diagnosing and understanding its pathophysiology can save a patient from spurious medical workups and anxiety of a suspected neoplasm. The number of authentic cases of this disease in the literature is small. The purpose of this article is to present a case of Munchmeyer's disease and review the literature for the same to date. The rare incidence, obscure aetiology, unknown definitive treatment plan and poor prognosis make this condition an enigma.
Subject(s)
Myositis Ossificans/diagnosis , Child , Facial Asymmetry/diagnosis , Humans , Intervertebral Disc/pathology , Male , Masseter Muscle/pathology , Ossification, Heterotopic/diagnosis , Spinal Diseases/diagnosis , Temporomandibular Joint Disorders/diagnosisABSTRACT
A 9-year-old boy reported with swelling on right side of the face after injury by a cricket ball while fielding. There was a history of hot fermentation after which the swelling increased in size leading to a temporal space abscess. The patient underwent incision and drainage with uneventful healing and was followed-up for a period of 7 years.