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Ariel L Hall1, Erica Matich1, Artenisa Kulla1
1Pediatrics, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, USA.
Cureus
|May 20, 2024
Summary
A rare parotid abscess in a child had no identifiable cause, highlighting the need for idiopathic parotid abscesses as a diagnosis of exclusion. Management followed standard care, resulting in full recovery.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Otolaryngology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Parotid abscesses, often complications of acute parotitis, are uncommon in children.
- Typical causes include infection, inflammation, or salivary duct obstruction.
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