Pneumoparotid during dental treatment.
A rare case of pneumoparotid originating during dental treatment is reported. The condition should be considered in the differential diagnosis of acute parotid swellings. It is transient and does not usually require any treatment.
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Prince Philip Dental Hospital, University of Hong Kong.
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D000328:Adult; D000388:Air; D003737:Dental Cavity Preparation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004646:Emphysema / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008964:Molar, Third; D010306:Parotid Gland / Q000293:injuries*