Parotitis

Case contributed by Dalia Ibrahim
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Left parotid swelling and pain.

Patient Data

Age: 45 years
Gender: Female
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Left parotid gland enlargement, shows increased in homogeneous parenchymal density (compare to the right side), mild overlying subcutaneous smudging is noted.

No hyperdense calculi. No solid or cystic masses seen.

Few enlarged lymph nodes are seen within both parotid glands, at level Ib and level II upper deep cervical lymph nodes, likely reactive. 

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