# Case Report: Masseter hypertrophy: A case and review

## TL;DR

This case report describes a rare condition of masseter muscle enlargement and reviews its causes, diagnosis, and treatment.

## Contribution

The paper presents a clinically confirmed case of unilateral masseter hypertrophy and reviews the condition's characteristics.

## Key findings

- Masseter hypertrophy is rare and has an unknown cause.
- The case described shows unilateral muscle enlargement.
- Treatment and diagnostic approaches are outlined.

## Abstract

Masseter muscle hypertrophy is a rare condition with no known etiology that has become more prevalent due to growing aesthetic concerns. It is distinguished by either unilaterally or bilaterally enlarged masseter muscles. Its origin is still unknown. This study discusses a clinically confirmed case of unilateral masseter muscle hypertrophy and provides an outline of the condition's etiology, prevalence, diagnosis, and course of treatment.