Parotitis
Definition
Incidence
Risk Factors
Symptoms
Evaluation
Treatment
questions for doctor
specialist
Home Care
pain and fever
warning signs
Prevention
Outlook
Complications
Underlying Cause
Anatomy
Trusted Sites
Parotitis Trusted Sites
The following sites provide reliable information on this topic:
Parotitis at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Parotitis clinical trials at the NIH
Related Conditions
Bell's palsy
Cervical lymphadenitis
Mumps
Parotid carcinoma
Sialadenitis
Submandibular gland infection
Dental pain
Facial pain
Facial swelling
Jaw pain
About
free
MD
FAQ
Terms of Use
New Visitor
Feedback
free
MD is provided for information purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for evaluation and treatment by a physician.
Please review our terms of use.
Last Updated: Jun 11, 2009
References
Authors:
Stephen J. Schueler, MD
;
John H. Beckett, MD
;
D. Scott Gettings, MD
Copyright 1989-2009
DSHI Systems, Inc.
Powered by:
free
MD
Site Map
Parotitis References:
Brook I. Acute bacterial suppurative parotitis: microbiology and management. J Craniofac Surg. 2003 Jan;14(1):37-40.
Chitre VV, Premchandra DJ. Recurrent parotitis. Arch Dis Child. 1997 Oct;77(4):359-63.
Mandel L, Witek EL. Chronic parotitis: diagnosis and treatment. J Am Dent Assoc. 2001 Dec;132(12):1707-11.
Motamed M, Laugharne D, Bradley PJ. Management of chronic parotitis: a review. J Laryngol Otol. 2003 Jul;117(7):521-6.
