title: A rare case of Kussmaul Disease (Sialodochitis Fibrinosa).
abstract: Sialodochitis fibrinosa (or commonly known as Kussmaul Disease) is a rare salivary gland disease characterized by recurrent salivary gland swelling and pain as a result of mucofibrinous plugs. Typically patients have a history of multiply recurrent glandular swelling, dehydration and/or decreased salivary flow, thick secretions from Stensen's or Wharton's duct, and/or history of allergic diseases. Retention of mucofibrinous plugs may lead to acute suppurative parotitis and chronic sialadenitis ultimately. The diagnosis is one of exclusion, and treatment is based on symptomatology and largely supportive.
authors.affiliation: University of Michigan Health System, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
authors.forename: Amrita
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ray
authors.affiliation: University of Michigan Health System, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
authors.forename: Sarah J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Burgin
authors.affiliation: University of Michigan Health System, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
authors.forename: Matthew E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Spector