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ArticleIndian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India2025

Pneumoparotitis: A Rare Case Report.

Sonali Malhotra, Pallika Kumar, Sunil Kumar, Arun Krishna, Akhil Bahuguna

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Article in Indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Sonali MalhotraDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Lady Hardinge Medical College & Associated Hospitals, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Marg, New Delhi, 110001 India.ORCID 0000-0002-0595-0369
Pallika KumarDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Lady Hardinge Medical College & Associated Hospitals, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Marg, New Delhi, 110001 India.
Sunil KumarDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Lady Hardinge Medical College & Associated Hospitals, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Marg, New Delhi, 110001 India.
Arun KrishnaDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Lady Hardinge Medical College & Associated Hospitals, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Marg, New Delhi, 110001 India.
Akhil BahugunaDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Lady Hardinge Medical College & Associated Hospitals, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Marg, New Delhi, 110001 India.

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Abstract

Pneumoparotitis, a rare condition characterized by the presence of air within the parotid gland, typically arises due to an accumulation of air in the salivary ducts. Pneumoparotitis is a rare entity which affects children and young adolescents. This case report presents a rare instance of pneumoparotitis occurring in a 14-year-old female. The patient exhibited symptoms of localized facial swelling, discomfort, and tenderness, which initially led to diagnostic challenges. Through a combination of clinical evaluation, imaging studies, and meticulous history-taking, the condition was accurately diagnosed. Treatment involved conservative measures including hydration, warm compresses, and analgesics. This case emphasizes the importance of considering pneumoparotitis in the differential diagnosis of pediatric patients presenting with parotid gland swelling.

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Conservative managementPediatricsPneumoparotitisStensons ductValsalva maneuvre

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PMID40070768
PMCPMC11890842

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