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Candida parotitis with abscess formation.

Ella Even-Tov1, A Niv, M Kraus

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Soroka University Medical Center, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheva, Israel. elaet@clalit.org.il

Acta Oto-Laryngologica
|April 19, 2006
PubMed
Summary

A rare Candida albicans infection caused a parotid abscess in an elderly diabetic man. Prompt diagnosis and antifungal treatment led to a full recovery, highlighting unusual fungal sialoadenitis.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Mycology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Otolaryngology

Background:

  • Acute suppurative parotitis commonly affects elderly, debilitated patients.
  • Salivary gland infections are typically bacterial, with fungal causes being rare.
  • Candida albicans is a common oral commensal but an infrequent cause of sialoadenitis.

Observation:

  • An elderly diabetic male presented with acute suppurative parotitis and abscess.
  • The parotid abscess was diagnosed as being caused by Candida albicans.
  • Diagnosis was confirmed by culturing discharge and abscess pus.

Findings:

  • Candida albicans is an unusual pathogen for parotid gland abscess.
  • Effective treatment involved surgical drainage and a 4-week course of fluconazole.

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  • The patient experienced complete resolution of the candidal parotitis.

    • Implications:

    • This case underscores the potential for Candida albicans in salivary gland infections.
    • Highlights the importance of considering fungal etiologies in refractory parotitis.
    • Suggests further research into salivary proteins as antifungal agents.