Self-induced pneumoparotitis in an adolescent. Report of a case and review of the literature.
Pneumoparotitis is a rare cause of parotid inflammatory disease in both adults and children. A 12-year-old girl is reported who presented with recurrent bilateral parotid swelling. Radiologic evaluation revealed pneumoparotitis associated with masseter muscle hypertrophy. Further investigation revealed the self-induced nature of the condition in this teenager. Self-induced pneumoparotitis has been reported almost exclusively in adolescents who often have psychosocial problems. The clinical presentation, proposed pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of this rare condition are discussed and a review of the literature is presented.
Markowitz-Spence
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Department of Otolaryngology, State University of New York, Buffalo School of Medicine.
Brodsky
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Seidell
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Stanievich
J F
JF
D000388:Air; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006984:Hypertrophy; D008406:Masseter Muscle / Q000473:pathology; D010309:Parotitis / Q000473:pathology / Q000523:psychology*; D012008:Recurrence