Wegener's granulomatosis presenting as major salivary gland enlargement

J Laryngol Otol. 1996 Jul;110(7):691-3. doi: 10.1017/s0022215100134656.

Abstract

Salivary gland involvement is rare in Wegener's granulomatosis. We report the first case of widespread major salivary gland enlargement as part of the presentation of this disease. A review of the few reported cases in the literature suggests that salivary gland involvement may be associated with a limited form of the disease and an improved prognosis. The anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (c-ANCA) assay remains the gold standard of diagnosis but care should be exercised in the interpretation of results. This patient responded well to current immunosuppressive therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis / complications*
  • Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis / pathology
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Parotitis / etiology*
  • Parotitis / pathology
  • Submandibular Gland Diseases / etiology*