International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences (IJMRHS)
ISSN: 2319-5886 Indexed in: ESCI (Thomson Reuters)
Astika Shrestha
Department of Internal Medicine, Grandy International Hospital, Kathmandu, NepalPublications
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Case Report
Chronic Juvenile Recurrent Parotitis in an 8-Year-Old Patient: A Case Report
Author(s): Akriti Shrestha*, Sabi Rana, Kolaj Kattel, Astika Shrestha and Sagar Devkota
Background: Chronic Juvenile Recurrent Parotitis (CJRP), a nonsuppurative, nonobstructive, recurrent inflammation of the parotid gland, is a rare cause of parotid swelling in children presenting with multiple episodes of swelling over years, often accompanied by fever, with or without pain or discomfort. This work aimed to present a case report that highlights the signs and symptoms of this unusual condition and focuses on the value of ultrasonography to aid in the diagnosis. Methodology: A 8 years old female presented to the ENT outpatient department with complaints of multiple episodes of bilateral painful swelling below the ears for the past 1 year and had no significant past medical or surgical history. Discussion: On examination, the child was afebrile with bilateral parotid swelling, more on the right side, both sides being smoo.. Read More»
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