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:*Swollen parotid gland (90% of patients) | :*Swollen parotid gland (90% of patients) | ||
:*Swollen submandibular and sublingual glands (10% of patients) | :*Swollen submandibular and sublingual glands (10% of patients) | ||
*Swelling pushes angle of ear up and out | |||
*Jawbone below ear often not visible or palpable at peak inflammation | |||
*Patients may present with unilateral [[parotitis]] | |||
:*One parotid may swell before other | |||
:*25% of patients only have unilateral swelling | |||
===Skin=== | ===Skin=== |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: ; Nate Michalak, B.A.
Overview
Physical Examination
Vital Signs
- Low-grade fever
HEENT
- Tender, edematous salivary glands
- Swollen parotid gland (90% of patients)
- Swollen submandibular and sublingual glands (10% of patients)
- Swelling pushes angle of ear up and out
- Jawbone below ear often not visible or palpable at peak inflammation
- Patients may present with unilateral parotitis
- One parotid may swell before other
- 25% of patients only have unilateral swelling
Skin
Gallery
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Child with parotitis. Adapted from the CDC.[1]