Pneumoparotitis

Epidemiology

Pneumoparotitis is the presence or retention of air within the parotid parenchyma or the ductal system. It is usually seen in children and in adults with occupations related to frequent and prolonged increase in intrabuccal pressures such as trumpet playing and glass blowing.

Clinical Findings

The patients usually present with recurrent painless cheek swelling. The swelling is typically nontender and soft in consistency.

Pathology

This condition may be unilateral or bilateral. The degree of parenchymal or ductal distension is variable.

Treatment