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Praxis (Bern 1994)
; 97(4): 205-7, 2008 Feb 20.
Article
in German
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-18548802
ABSTRACT
Iodide mumps is a bilateral swelling of the parotid glands which appears 1-2 days after the administration of iodated contrast material. It is caused by an iodide induced sialadenitis of parotid, submandibular or sublingual glands. The symptoms disappear spontaneously within one week is a rare complication Peripheral facial palsy. Therapeutic options are steroids or antihistamines, especially when there is an accompanying cutaneous vasculitis. This isn't a dangerous disease, but if diagnosed is made, unneccessary diagnostic investigations can be avoided.