Pneumoparotitis

J Laryngol Otol. 1992 Feb;106(2):178-9. doi: 10.1017/s0022215100119024.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Air
  • Hearing Loss, Sensorineural / complications
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Parotid Diseases / complications
  • Parotid Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Parotid Gland / diagnostic imaging*
  • Radiography
  • Ultrasonography