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Acute Transient Sialadenitis - "Anesthesia Mumps:" Case Report and Review of Literature
Ravees Jan1, Khalid Mohammed Alshuaibi1, Insha Ur Rehman1
1Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Abstract:
Acute postoperative sialadenitis, called "anesthesia mumps," has been reported in different surgical procedures. It is usually benign in nature, and the swelling resolves spontaneously without any treatment in the majority of cases. The attending physician should be aware of this transient condition. Very rarely, serious complications can occur such as respiratory distress warranting urgent intervention. We report a case of acute transient sialadenitis in a 6-year-old child who underwent general anesthesia for upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, which resolved spontaneously without any treatment.
Insights
Acute postoperative sialadenitis, or anesthesia mumps, is a benign condition usually resolving on its own. Physicians should recognize this transient swelling after surgery, though rare complications like respiratory distress can occur.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Pediatric Surgery
Background:
- Acute postoperative sialadenitis, commonly termed anesthesia mumps, is a recognized complication following various surgical procedures.
- This condition typically presents as benign, self-limiting parotid gland swelling.
Observation:
- A case study involving a 6-year-old child who underwent general anesthesia for upper gastrointestinal endoscopy is presented.
- The child developed acute transient sialadenitis post-procedure.
Findings:
- The sialadenitis in this pediatric case was characterized by transient swelling.
- The condition resolved spontaneously without the need for any medical intervention.
Implications:
- Awareness of anesthesia mumps is crucial for attending physicians to correctly diagnose and manage this condition.
- While generally benign, the potential for rare but serious complications like respiratory distress necessitates vigilance.
