title: Bilateral Parotid Swelling in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.
abstract: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is recognized by the presence of polycystic ovaries, irregular menstruation, and increased androgen levels. Many patients have insulin resistance or impaired glucose tolerance and an associated development of type 2 diabetes mellitus. A patient with PCOS is presented whose cosmetic concerns centered on the prolonged existence of substantial bilateral parotid swelling. The pathophysiology, diagnosis, and therapy of sialosis are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Research Assistant, Salivary Gland Center; Fourth-Year Student, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, New York, NY.
authors.forename: Yakov
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Yakubov
authors.affiliation: Director, Salivary Gland Center; Associate Dean; Clinical Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, New York, NY. Electronic address: LM7@Columbia.edu.
authors.forename: Louis
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Mandel
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010305:Parotid Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D010306:Parotid Gland / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D011085:Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed