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Pneumoparotitis

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

J. J. Curtin ,
N. T. F. Ridley ,
V. L. Cumberworth  and
G. W. Glover
J. J. Curtin*
Affiliation:
X-Ray DepartmentNorthwick Park Hospital, Harrow, Middlesex.
N. T. F. Ridley
Affiliation:
X-Ray DepartmentNorthwick Park Hospital, Harrow, Middlesex.
V. L. Cumberworth
Affiliation:
ENT Department, Northwick Park Hospital, Harrow, Middlesex.
G. W. Glover
Affiliation:
ENT Department, Northwick Park Hospital, Harrow, Middlesex.
*
Dr J. J. Curtin, X-ray Department, Northwick Park Hospital, Watford Road, Harrow, Middlesex HA1 3UJ.
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Abstract

Pneumoparotitis is a rare cause of parotid enlargement. It is due to a reflux of air through Stensen's duct into the acini of the parotid gland with subsequent dilatation. We report a case which followed a long history of autoinflation of the middle ears by the Valsalva manoeuvre. The plain radiographic, sialographic and ultrasound findings are presented.

Keywords

ParotitisAir pressureSialographyUltrasonic diagnosis

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Type
View from Within: Radiology in Focus
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 106 , Issue 2 , February 1992 , pp. 178 - 179
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1992

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