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Chronic Recurrent Non-specific Parotitis: A Case Report and Review.
Saibaba Mahalakshmi1, Srinivas Kandula2, Patil Shilpa3
1Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Sri Siddhartha Dental College & Hospital, Sri Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education, Tumkur.
Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences
|May 2, 2017
Summary
Conventional sialography aids in diagnosing recurrent parotitis and effectively treats it, preventing gland destruction. This diagnostic and therapeutic approach shows lasting positive results in managing parotid gland inflammation.
Area of Science:
- Salivary gland imaging
- Minimally invasive procedures
- Otology and neurotology
Background:
- Chronic recurrent non-specific parotitis involves recurrent parotid gland swelling and pain of unknown cause.
- Sialography is a key diagnostic tool for salivary gland disorders, with advanced options like CT-sialography, sialoendoscopy, and MRI.
- Treatment varies from conservative measures to surgery, lacking a standardized algorithm for recurrent parotitis management.
Observation:
- A 20-year-old male presented with parotid gland pain and altered taste, exhibiting characteristic signs of inflammation.
- Salivary flow rate was assessed, and sialography was performed.
- The patient experienced a favorable outcome with no recurrence two years post-procedure.
Findings:
- Sialography served as both a diagnostic and therapeutic intervention in this case.
- The patient demonstrated a significant positive response to sialography as a treatment modality.
- No recurrence of parotitis was observed during a two-year follow-up period.
Implications:
- Recurrent parotitis can severely impact quality of life and lead to progressive parotid gland damage.
- Reducing recurrence frequency is a primary goal in managing parotitis.
- Conventional sialography is a valuable tool for both diagnosing and therapeutically managing recurrent parotitis.
