Parotid swelling due to external carotid artery thrombus-a rare manifestation in antiphospholipid syndrome.

Vascular complications in forms of venous and arterial thrombi are common scenario in antiphospholipid syndrome with raised titer of antibodies. Here we describe an 18 years old female who was admitted with right parotid swelling due to external carotid artery thrombi within gland parenchyma in antiphospholipid syndrome, with past history of right lower leg arterial occlusion and digital gangrene.