Korean Journal of Head & Neck Oncology (대한두경부종양학회지)

The Korean Society for Head and Neck Oncology (대한두경부종양학회)
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A Case of Self-induced Pneumoparotid Improved with Conservative Treatment

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  • Jeongho, Kim (Department of Pediatrics, GumiCHA Hospital, CHA University School of Medicine) ;
  • Guiok, Kim (Department of Otolaryngology, GumiCHA Hospital, CHA University School of Medicine)
  • 김정호 (차의과대학교 구미차병원 소아청소년과) ;
  • 김귀옥 (차의과대학교 구미차병원 이비인후과)
  • Received : 2022.04.10
  • Accepted : 2022.05.11
  • Published : 2022.11.30
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Abstract

Pneumoparotid is a rare diagnosis to consider when faced with unexplained parotid swelling. It is caused by an excessive increase of intraoral pressure and reflux of air through the Stensen duct and its glandular branches. It is more likely to occur in persons who have regularly raised intraoral pressure, for example glass and balloon blowers and wind instrument players. It can also be self-induced by habitual tic. Herein, we report a rare case of pneumoparotid with initial presentation of painless swelling in left parotid region. It was caused by habitual cheek inflating and improved with conservative management.

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