Presentation
Right parotid region pain, swelling for 3-4 days. Increased swelling to involve right side of neck for 1-2 days.
Patient Data
Right - Superficial lobe of parotid gland - Mild diffuse enlargement without focal lesion. Normal echopattern. Hypervascularity.
Left - Superficial lobe of parotid gland - Normal size. Normal echopattern. No Hypervascularity.
Right submandibular gland - Normal size. Normal echopattern.
Left submandibular gland - Normal size. Normal echopattern.
Echogenic subcutaneous fat along with thickening is noted in right parotid and submandibular region. No collection / fluid cleft is noted.
Case Discussion
Findings favor inflammation of the superficial lobe of the right parotid gland and subcutaneous fat inflammation in the adjacent right-sided neck region.