Parotitis is caused by inflammation of the parotid gland due to infection, systemic illnesses, mechanical obstruction, or medications.
The parotid gland is the largest salivary gland,...
Acute parotitis presents with sudden-onset pain and swelling of the cheek.
Viral parotitis is usually bilateral and accompanied by malaise, anorexia, headaches, myalgias, ...
Usually a self-limited course. Treat with supportive care: rest, hydration, analgesia, and antipyretics.
Stimulate saliva production by eating hard candies.
Local ...
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K11.20 Sialoadenitis, unspecified
K11.21 Acute sialoadenitis
K11.23 Chronic sialoadenitis
K11.22 Acute recurrent sialoadenitis
14756005 Parotitis (disorder)
240526004 Mumps parotitis
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History and physical exam are sufficient for diagnosis (parotid swelling, tenderness, with or without purulent drainage from the Stensen duct).
S. aureus, strep, and anaerobes are the m...
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FIG. 15.24. Parotitis. An 8-year-old girl with a 1-day history of right cheek swelling. The swollen area at the angle of the mandible was warm and tender.
FIG. 15.24. Parotitis. An 8-year-old girl with a 1-day history of right cheek swelling. The swollen area at the angle of the mandible was ...
Figure 141.1. Female patient with swelling of left parotid gland due to parotitis. Note the difference with the right parotid gland.