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Recurrent parotitis
H A Cohen1, S Gross, M Nussinovitch
1Department of Paediatrics, Golda Medical Centre, Hasharon Hospital, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Petach Tikvah, Israel.
Archives of Disease in Childhood
|August 1, 1992
Insights
Recurrent parotitis in children is a rare condition with unknown causes. This study describes the clinical features observed in 11 pediatric patients diagnosed with recurrent parotitis.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Medicine
- Otolaryngology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Recurrent parotitis is a rare childhood condition.
- The etiology of recurrent parotitis remains largely unknown.
- Clinical presentations can vary, necessitating detailed case descriptions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the clinical features of recurrent parotitis in children.
- To contribute to understanding the presentation of this rare condition.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of 11 pediatric cases with recurrent parotitis.
- Analysis of clinical data including symptoms, duration, and frequency of episodes.
Main Results:
- Detailed clinical characteristics of 11 children with recurrent parotitis were documented.
- Common symptoms and patterns of recurrence were observed.
Conclusions:
- The clinical features of recurrent parotitis in children are presented.
- Further research is needed to elucidate the unknown causes of this condition.
Abstract:
Recurrent parotitis in children is a well described but rare condition of unknown cause. The clinical features of 11 children with recurrent parotitis are described.