Abstract
Rationale: Atraumatic myositis ossificans circumscripta is a benign condition characterized by the aberrant formation of bone in extraskeletal soft tissues without a usual connection to trauma. Patient Concern: A female patient of around 17 years of age reported with the main complaint of pain and swelling over the chin area for 6 months with no history of trauma. Diagnosis: Clinical, radiographic, and histopathological examinations were performed and all signs and symptoms pointed to a diagnosis of Atraumatic Myositis Ossificans in the Mentalis muscle. Intervention: Surgical exploration of the area concerned was done under (L.A) local anesthesia with adrenaline (1:1,00,000), where the nodes were extracted from the lower surface of the Mentalis muscle. The wound was sutured back to its normal physiologic anatomy, and the patient then was advised of postoperative instructions. Results: The patient recovered with a good prognosis and returned to a normal routine with good functional capacity. Lessons Learned: The practitioner must consider Atraumatic Myositis ossificans as a viable diagnosis for painful soft tissue calcification when a history of trauma is not present.
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