Munchmeyer's disease-a rare case report and review of literature

Dentomaxillofac Radiol. 2014;43(5):20140022. doi: 10.1259/dmfr.20140022. Epub 2014 Apr 29.

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.

Keywords: Munchmeyer's disease; myositis ossificans; myositis ossificans progressiva.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Facial Asymmetry / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Intervertebral Disc / pathology
  • Male
  • Masseter Muscle / pathology
  • Myositis Ossificans / diagnosis*
  • Ossification, Heterotopic / diagnosis
  • Spinal Diseases / diagnosis
  • Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / diagnosis