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Ultrasonographic and computed tomographic diagnosis of benign masseteric hypertrophy

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Benign masseteric hypertrophy in a young child is presented. Diagnosis was confirmed by sonography and computed tomography. Recognition of this disorder obviates the need for further invasive investigations.

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  1. Pediatric Day Clinic Assaf Harofeh Medical Center and Sackler School of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, 70350, Zerifin, Israel

    T. Tauber & D. Varsano

  2. Department of Radiology, Assaf Harofeh Medical Center and Sackler School of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, 70350, Zerifin, Israel

    R. Starinsky

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Tauber, T., Starinsky, R. & Varsano, D. Ultrasonographic and computed tomographic diagnosis of benign masseteric hypertrophy. Pediatr Radiol 16, 238–239 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02456295

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