KMID : 0361020070500040366
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Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 2007 Volume.50 No. 4 p.366 ~ p.368
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A Case of Bilateral Pneumoparotitis in the Children
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Yang Sun-Mo
Park Chan-Hum Hong Sung-Ju Kim Heung-Cheol
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Abstract
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There are multiple causes of acute parotid swelling, including tumors, viral and bacterial infections, enlargement accompanying connective tissue and obstruction to salivary flow. A rare but well-documented cause of parotid swelling is pneumoparotitis. This is a condition in which there is insufflation of air into the acini of the parotid gland via Stensen¡¯s duct. The air may rupture through the parotid capsule, spread into the subcutaneous tissues of the face and neck, and even cause pneumomediastinum. We present a case of pneumoparotitis caused by flute playing. The clinical presentation, proposed pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of this rare condition are presented and discussed.
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KEYWORD
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Parotid gland, Pneumoparotitis
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