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Bilateral isolated submandibular gland mumps.

Linnea Cheung¹, Arthur Harry Henderson¹, Graham Banfield¹

¹Department of ENT Surgery, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Swindon, UK.

BMJ Case Reports

|June 7, 2017

Summary

Mumps can present as isolated submandibular gland swelling, challenging otolaryngologists. Clinicians should consider mumps in submandibular swelling cases without typical parotid involvement for earlier diagnosis and to prevent viral spread.

Keywords:

ear, nose and throat/otolaryngology infectious diseases otolaryngology / ENT vaccination/immunisation

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Area of Science:

Otolaryngology
Infectious Diseases
Virology

Background:

Submandibular gland swelling presents a diagnostic challenge in otolaryngology.
Mumps typically manifests with parotid gland enlargement.

Observation:

This report details an unusual case of mumps isolated to bilateral submandibular glands.
The patient presented with submandibular swelling but no typical parotid gland involvement.

Findings:

Mumps virus infection can exclusively affect submandibular glands, mimicking other conditions.
Diagnosis requires considering mumps in atypical presentations.

Implications:

Clinicians should include mumps in the differential diagnosis for isolated submandibular swelling.
Early serological testing and a multidisciplinary approach are crucial for timely diagnosis.
Prompt diagnosis and management can prevent further viral transmission.