Self-induced parapharyngeal and parotid emphysema: A case of pneumoparotitis

Swelling of the parotid suggests pathological change. Enlargement of the parotid gland may result from infections, duct obstruction, benign or malignant tumors, allergies, autoimmune or systemic disease syndromes or lymphoproliferative diseases. Acute swelling is typically associated with viral infe...

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Main Authors: Javier González Lagunas, Ada Ferrer Fuertes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-12-01
Series:Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Cases
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214541917300172