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http://dx.doi.org/10.21593/kjhno/2022.38.2.19

A Case of Self-induced Pneumoparotid Improved with Conservative Treatment  

Jeongho, Kim (Department of Pediatrics, GumiCHA Hospital, CHA University School of Medicine)
Guiok, Kim (Department of Otolaryngology, GumiCHA Hospital, CHA University School of Medicine)
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Korean Journal of Head & Neck Oncology / v.38, no.2, 2022 , pp. 19-21 More about this Journal
Abstract
Pneumoparotid is a rare diagnosis to consider when faced with unexplained parotid swelling. It is caused by an excessive increase of intraoral pressure and reflux of air through the Stensen duct and its glandular branches. It is more likely to occur in persons who have regularly raised intraoral pressure, for example glass and balloon blowers and wind instrument players. It can also be self-induced by habitual tic. Herein, we report a rare case of pneumoparotid with initial presentation of painless swelling in left parotid region. It was caused by habitual cheek inflating and improved with conservative management.
Keywords
Pneumoparotid; Parotid gland;
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