A Case of Pneumoparotid Treated by Ligation of Stensen's Duct / 대한이비인후과학회지

ABSTRACT

Pneumoparotid is a rare, but well reported disease. It is caused by increased intraoral pressure. Cough, wind instrument playing, ballooning of cheek and nervous tics may increase intraoral pressure. We recently experienced a interesting case of pneumoparotid after lifting of heavy luggage. A 20-year-old man was suffering from enlargement of left parotid area, heating sensation of left cheek, bilateral hearing impairment and click sound when he opened mouth. In spite of intravenous antibiotics and antiinflammatory drug administration and conservative treatment including warm compression, massage and hydration, the enlargement of left parotid was not improved. So we performed the ligation of left Stensen's duct under local anesthesia. His symptoms subsided after operation. Now, the patient continues to be observed without any trouble.