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Case report reveals infectious myositis causing jaw pain in a 66-year-old male, suggesting diagnostic challenges.
Infectious myositis in masticatory muscles is extremely rare. The most likely reasons are hematologic spread, trauma, or dental treatments. It can result in jaw pain, trismus, and inflammatory responses. Myositis is difficult to diagnose. Most of the time, physical examination, laboratory results, and advanced imaging methods would be required. The treatment focuses on eliminating the potential pathogens or causes of the process. In this case report, we represented a 66-year-old male patient who was admitted to the department of otorhinolaryngology with a 15-day-old sore jaw.
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