Acute parotitis

Case contributed by David Cuete
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Facial swelling and tenderness

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Female

CT Neck

ct

Computed tomography shows enlargement of the right parotid gland, associated with edema of the adjacent subcutaneous soft tissue determined by clinical history of acute parotitis. No collections or abscesses in the parotid space and no obvious stones or ductal dilatation. Right level II lymphadenopathy, likely reactive.

Case Discussion

Enlarged right parotid gland with inflammatory changes of the subcutaneous soft tissues consistent with acute parotitis.

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