Belgian Journal of Paediatrics
Facial swelling caused by pneumoparotid: a case report and review of the literature
Vol. 25 No. 2 (2023), Case reports
Vol. 25 No. 2 (2023)

Facial swelling caused by pneumoparotid: a case report and review of the literature

Case reports
Published 2023-07-10
Hannelore Van Gool
Department of Paediatrics, University Hospital Leuven, Belgium
François Vermeulen
Department of Paediatrics, University Hospital Leuven and Department of Development and Regeneration, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
Jaan Toelen
Department of Paediatrics, University Hospital Leuven, Department of Development and Regeneration and KU Leuven Child and Youth Institute, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9339-5408
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pneumoparotitis
pneumoparotis
pneumoparotid
self-inflicted injury
facial swelling

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Van Gool, H., Vermeulen, F., & Toelen, J. (2023). Facial swelling caused by pneumoparotid: a case report and review of the literature. Belgian Journal of Paediatrics, 25(2), 122–126. Retrieved from http://www.belgjpaediatrics.com/index.php/bjp/article/view/76
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Abstract

Facial swelling in children is a common symptom in paediatric patients. Despite its frequent occurrence, searching for the right diagnosis can often be a challenge for the clinician. With this case report and review of the literature we intend to highlight a very specific cause of facial swelling: pneumoparotid. Pneumoparotid is described as the presence of air within the parotid system and can be complicated with subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum. We aim to make clinicians familiar with this syndrome, so they can recognize it in future patients and take the proper steps to diagnose and treat the patient.

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