Transient parotid gland swelling after neurosurgical procedures.
Two cases of benign transient postoperative parotid gland enlargement are reported. The clinical presentation and etiology of this unusual complication are reviewed.
Gilsanz
F
F
Neurosurgery Service, Clinica Puerta de Hierro, Madrid, Spain.
Alvarez
J
J
Martinez
R
R
Vaquero
J
J
D004487:Edema / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D002532:Intracranial Aneurysm / Q000601:surgery*; D007796:Laminectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010149:Postoperative Pain; D010305:Parotid Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013997:Time Factors