Bilateral parotid swelling in a child--a case report.
Numerous causes for bilateral parotid swellings have been identified. It must be assumed that systemic factors play a key role, thereby the attainment of a definitive diagnosis requires a familiarity with full range of possible etiologies for these swellings. Differential diagnostic skills must be implemented to achieve a precise diagnosis. A case of bilateral parotid swelling in a child is presented and differential diagnosis is discussed.
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Dept. of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Bapuji Dental College and Hospital, Davangere.
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Mamatha
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Annigeri
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D002648:Child; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010309:Parotitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D011859:Radiography; D012008:Recurrence; D014463:Ultrasonography