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Acute parotitis

Case contributed by: Dr Tim Yates

Presentation:

7 year-old male with left sided facial swelling and tenderness.

From the case: Acute parotitis

Modality: CT

C+ arterial phase

Case Discussion:

A CT of the neck/soft tissues demonstrates an enhancing, enlarged left parotid gland with inflammatory changes of the subcutaneous soft tissues consistent with acute parotitis.