Abstract
Facial swelling cannot routinely be attributed to dento-alveolar infections until a thorough head, neck and oral examination has been completed. Facial swelling from parotitis is not commonly encountered in the pediatric patient. The purpose of this report was to document a case of unilateral parotid gland infection presumably secondary to traumatic obstruction of Stenson's duct. The parotitis resolved following a course of oral penicillin VK and lemon juice to stimulate salivary flow. Several parotid gland disorders which involve facial swelling were discussed.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 202-204 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | The Journal of clinical pediatric dentistry |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| State | Published - Mar 1 1991 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Dentistry(all)