Pneumoparotid: A Review

Authors

  • Dhaifallah Aljeaid Alhada Armed Forces Hospital, Taif, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  • Ohoud Alotaibi Alhada Armed Forces Hospital, Taif, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/nhmmr/v10/6233F

Keywords:

Pneumoparotid, stensen’s duct, insufflation, subcutaneous emphysema

Abstract

Pneumoparotid is an uncommon cause of enlargement of the parotid gland. It is due to reflux of air through Stensen’s duct into the parenchyma of the parotid gland.

This review discusses the definition, epidemiology, clinical presentation, pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of pneumoparotid.

The aim of this review is to increase the awareness of the health care professionals and the public about an interesting, rare but well-documented clinical entity.

Published

2022-05-19

How to Cite

Dhaifallah Aljeaid, & Ohoud Alotaibi. (2022). Pneumoparotid: A Review. New Horizons in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 10, 50–54. https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/nhmmr/v10/6233F

Issue

New Horizons in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 10

Section

Chapters