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Amin SN, Patterson KT, Cvancara DJ, Dahl JP. Pediatric Salivary Gland Pathology. Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am 2024; 36:317-332. [PMID: 38724422 DOI: 10.1016/j.coms.2024.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/01/2024]
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Benign and malignant salivary gland disorders are uncommon in the pediatric population; however, these can be frequently seen in pediatric otolaryngology or oral and maxillofacial surgery practices. The astute clinician should be aware of the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management options for common inflammatory, infectious, benign, and malignant disorders of salivary glands.
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- Shaunak N Amin
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Washington, Box 356515 Health Sciences Building, Suite BB1165, Seattle, WA 98195-65, USA
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- School of Medicine, University of Washington, Box 356515 Health Sciences Building, Suite BB1165, Seattle, WA 98195-65, USA
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- School of Medicine, University of Washington, Box 356515 Health Sciences Building, Suite BB1165, Seattle, WA 98195-65, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA; Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA, USA.
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Andueza Guembe M, Chiesa Estomba CM, Saga Gutiérrez C, Thomas Arrizabalaga I, Ábrego Olano M, Vázquez Quintano M, Altuna Mariezcurren X. Utility of sialendoscopy in the management of juvenile recurrent parotitis. Retrospective study. ACTA OTORRINOLARINGOLOGICA ESPANOLA 2024:S2173-5735(24)00075-9. [PMID: 39038536 DOI: 10.1016/j.otoeng.2024.05.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2024] [Accepted: 05/25/2024] [Indexed: 07/24/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Juvenile recurrent parotitis is a rare disease characterized by repeated episodes of inflammation affecting, unilaterally or bilaterally, the parotid glands during childhood. MATERIAL AND METHODS Retrospective study including patients diagnosed with juvenile recurrent parotitis between January 2010 and September 2020 at a tertiary level hospital, with the aim of evaluating the results of medical treatment and sialendoscopy. RESULTS A total of 48 patients met the inclusion criteria and had a mean follow-up of 4 years (SD = 3; Min: 2/Max: 12). Regarding treatment, 34 (70.8%) patients received conservative treatment and had a mean of 5 episodes (SD = 3; Min: 2/Max: 13) until symptom resolution. Meanwhile, 14 (29.2%) patients underwent sialendoscopy, of which two (12%) required reintervention. In 100% (14) of the patients treated with sialendoscopy, the findings were consistent with JRP and, after sialendoscopy, a statistically significant reduction in episodes was observed, with a mean of 1 post-intervention episode (SD = 1.5; Min:0/Max: 6) (P < .001). CONCLUSIONS The results obtained in this study suggest that sialendoscopy is a useful tool in the treatment of juvenile recurrent parotitis. However, new studies comparing the results of sialendoscopy with other therapeutic alternatives are necessary.
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- Maider Andueza Guembe
- Servicio de Otorrinolaringología, Hospital Universitario Donostia, San Sebastián, Guipúzcoa, Spain.
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- Servicio de Otorrinolaringología, Hospital Universitario Donostia, San Sebastián, Guipúzcoa, Spain
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- Servicio de Otorrinolaringología, Hospital Universitario Donostia, San Sebastián, Guipúzcoa, Spain
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- Servicio de Otorrinolaringología, Hospital Universitario Donostia, San Sebastián, Guipúzcoa, Spain
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Alkusayer MM, Alshehri RS, Alkhoudairy RS, Alahmadi RM, Albdah AA. Juvenile Recurrent Parotitis: An Eight-Year-Old Boy With a Painful Acute Right-Sided Parotid Swelling. Cureus 2023; 15:e42632. [PMID: 37644943 PMCID: PMC10460917 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.42632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023] Open
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Juvenile recurrent parotitis (JRP) is a rare recurrent non-obstructive inflammatory swelling of the parotid gland occurring most commonly in children aged three to six years. JRP is usually idiopathic and presents as a painful swelling recurring on either side of the face at least twice within six months. We report the case of an eight-year-old Saudi boy with a painful acute right-sided parotid swelling and a history of similar occurrences bilaterally at least four times a year for two years. The routine laboratory investigations were unremarkable. Ultrasonography of the parotid glands suggested parotitis with cervical lymphadenopathy. He was treated conservatively and remained asymptomatic for a year. Although rare, an accurate diagnosis of JRP is possible with adequate history, physical examination, and lab investigations, supplemented with radiographic findings.
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- College of Medicine, Princess Nourahbint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, SAU
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- College of Medicine, Princess Nourahbint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, SAU
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- Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, SAU
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- Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, King Saud Medical City, Riyadh, SAU
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Wilson J, Gorelik M, Gulliver J, Jaju A, Bhushan B, Rastatter J, Johnston D, Maddalozzo J. Superficial Parotidectomy for Juvenile Recurrent Parotitis. Laryngoscope 2023; 133:1495-1500. [PMID: 37158262 DOI: 10.1002/lary.30349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Revised: 07/29/2022] [Accepted: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To investigate long-term outcomes, imaging, and pathologic findings in pediatric patients who underwent superficial parotidectomy for recalcitrant juvenile recurrent parotitis (JRP). METHODS Records for 20 children (23 parotidectomies; 9 females, 11 males; age at surgery of 8.6 ± 3.7 years) collected over a 10-year period (2012-2021) were reviewed. Parents were contacted via telephone to obtain extended follow-up. A simplified scoring system was used to assess imaging findings and an additional pathologic review was conducted to further clarify the underlying disease process. RESULTS All but one patient experienced resolution of their recurrent symptoms after superficial parotidectomy. Three of the patients studied required surgery on the contralateral side, and this could be predicted based on their imaging at the time of the initial surgery. Pathologic findings included ductal fibrosis, metaplasia, and dilatation as well as parenchymal atrophy and fatty deposition. There were no major surgical complications, however, the incidence of Frey's syndrome in this sample was 43.5% of surgical sites. CONCLUSION For patients with frequent recalcitrant symptoms or significant quality of life impairment related to JRP, superficial parotidectomy represents a potential treatment option with the noted reduction in symptom burden following surgery. Further longitudinal studies are needed. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 4 Laryngoscope, 133:1495-1500, 2023.
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- John Wilson
- Division of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A
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- Division of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A
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- Division of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A
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- Division of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A
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- Division of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A
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- Division of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A
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Meng S. [Ultrasound of the neck]. RADIOLOGIE (HEIDELBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 63:293-306. [PMID: 36881109 DOI: 10.1007/s00117-023-01131-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/16/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023]
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Ultrasound examination of the neck organs enables an assessment that in many cases is superior to that of magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography. Ultrasound is therefore not only a first line or point of care imaging modality but can provide imaging for the concluding diagnosis in cases. Because of the good sonographic accessibility of the majority of the structures of the neck, many technical advances, in particular high-resolution ultrasound and signal post-processing have a major influence on the possibilities of ultrasound. Lymph nodes and salivary glands are the main focus in clinical applications, although other diseases and swellings of the neck can also be clarified with ultrasound. Special applications are ultrasound-guided interventions, e.g., biopsies or the sonographic assessment of peripheral nerves. As in any imaging modality, a comprehensive clinical knowledge is necessary for the diagnostic assessment. Because of constant assessment and thus continuous modification of the examination, ultrasound examinations may only be performed adequately with the appropriate clinical knowledge.
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- Stefan Meng
- Radiologie, Hanusch-Krankenhaus, Heinrich-Collin-Straße 30, 1140, Wien, Österreich. .,Zentrum für Anatomie und Zellbiologie, Medizinische Universität Wien, Wien, Österreich.
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Sialendoscopy in Management of Juvenile Recurrent Parotitis-A Single Centre Experience. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 9:children9111632. [PMID: 36360360 PMCID: PMC9688286 DOI: 10.3390/children9111632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2022] [Revised: 10/22/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Juvenile recurrent parotitis is a rare inflammatory disease of the parotid gland that shares diverse therapeutic management between institutions. Sialendoscopy has been demonstrated as an efficient diagnostics and therapeutic method with minimal complications; however, due to the rarity of the disease and limited data, there is a lack of universal guidelines on its optimal management. Herein, we retrospectively analysed patients with juvenile recurrent parotitis who had the sialendoscopy performed at our tertiary centre. Descriptive data were retrieved along with the number of swelling episodes one year before and after the sialendoscopy intervention. In the last decade, twenty-nine sialendoscopic procedures were performed at our clinics on twenty-one patients diagnosed with juvenile recurrent parotitis. Most of them underwent the procedure under general anaesthesia (86%). In the year before and after the sialendoscopic procedure, the patients had 3.9 ± 2.7 and 0.2 ± 0.4 episodes of swelling per year, respectively. The difference proved to be statistically significant (p < 0.0001). The complete resolution was noted in sixteen patients (76%); however, the procedure was not repeated on the same side of any patient. Solely one patient had a relapse of the disease reported more than twelve months after the sialendoscopy, nonetheless, one of his exacerbation episodes was already reported in the first year after the sialendoscopy. The mean follow-up period of patients was 48.6 months (range, 13−116 months). All things considered, this study emphasises sialendoscopy as an effective minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic tool for the management of juvenile recurrent parotitis.
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Pediatric Sialendoscopy. CURRENT OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY REPORTS 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s40136-022-00415-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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Purpose of Review
To describe the pathophysiology, evaluation, and management of sialadenitis as well as the indications for and outcomes of sialendoscopy in the pediatric population.
Recent Findings
Pediatric sialadenitis makes up a small proportion of all salivary gland disease. Acute viral sialadenitis and juvenile recurrent parotitis are the most common forms of the condition. Juvenile recurrent parotitis is thought to be multifactorial in etiology with infectious, behavioral, autoimmune, and structural contributions. Review of the current literature supports a potential benefit from sialendoscopy for children with recurrent acute or chronic sialadenitis. Sialendoscopy can provide both diagnostic and therapeutic benefits with very low associated risks. The most common sialendoscopy findings include intraductal sludge or debris, sialoliths, and ductal strictures.
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In the select pediatric population, sialendoscopy is a safe and effective procedure with associated decreased rates of recurrent acute sialadenitis including juvenile recurrent parotitis.
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Resende EA, Gomes NR, Abreu LG, Castro MAA, Aguiar MCF. The applicability of ultrasound in the diagnosis of inflammatory and obstructive diseases of the major salivary glands: a scoping review. Dentomaxillofac Radiol 2022; 51:20210361. [PMID: 34762496 PMCID: PMC9499200 DOI: 10.1259/dmfr.20210361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The purpose of the present scoping review was to determine the contribution of ultrasound images in the diagnosis of inflammatory and obstructive diseases of the major salivary glands (MSGs). METHODS A search of studies of ultrasonographic assessments of human samples was performed in several electronic databases and grey literature up to July 2021. The extracted data were the examined MSG; the diagnostic value of ultrasound (sensibility, specificity, positive- and negative predictive value, accuracy); features of lesions, including number, echogenicity, echotexture, form, margins, size, posterior acoustic aspect, and location; and related clinical information, such as swelling, palpation, sensible to pain, salivation, lymph nodes, recurrence, duration, and causes. RESULTS After verifying the eligibility criteria, 90 articles focused on detecting inflammatory, and obstructive diseases of the MSG were gathered, with variable study designs and size samples. A wide variety of pathologies were assessed, including sialolitiasis (n = 45), acute sialadenitis (n = 30), chronic sialadenitis (n = 25), granulamatous diseases (n = 15), Kuttner's tumor (n = 11), juvenile recurrent parotitis (n = 9), abscess (n = 7), post-radiotherapy sialadenitis (n = 6), sialadenosis (n = 9), abscess (n = 7), IgG4-related disease sialadenitis (n = 5), HIV-sialadenitis (n = 4), obstructive sialadenitis (n = 3), iodinated contrast-induced sialadenitis (n = 2), and pneumoparotitis (n = 1). Most studies were case reports or series of cases. Few studies exhibited data about the accuracy of ultrasound in detecting MSG diseases. CONCLUSIONS The present scoping review concluded that ultrasound aspects of different MSG pathologies are similar but contribute to their differential diagnosis and can be considered as a valuable initial method for assessing the MSG of adults and children.
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- Eustáquio A. Resende
- Department of Dental Clinics, Oral Pathology, and Oral Surgery of the Faculty of Dentistry, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Department of Dental Clinics, Oral Pathology, and Oral Surgery of the Faculty of Dentistry, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Oral Health of the Faculty of Dentistry, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Department of Dental Clinics, Oral Pathology, and Oral Surgery of the Faculty of Dentistry, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Department of Dental Clinics, Oral Pathology, and Oral Surgery of the Faculty of Dentistry, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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Chafin JB, Bayazid L. Pediatric Salivary Gland Disease. Pediatr Clin North Am 2022; 69:363-380. [PMID: 35337545 DOI: 10.1016/j.pcl.2022.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Salivary gland disease in the pediatric population is rare, yet it encompasses a wide spectrum of disease. It is estimated that 4.3% of salivary gland disease occurs in the pediatric population, with most classified as nonneoplastic. Further extrapolation reveals that 5% of salivary gland neoplastic diseases occur in patients younger than 20 years. Moreover, salivary gland tumors represent 1% of all head and neck tumors across all ages. Regardless, clinicians across all fields should be familiar with the workup of various pediatric salivary gland diseases and appropriate referral to a pediatric otolaryngologist.
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- James Brett Chafin
- Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Nemours Children's Health System, 807 Childrens Way 4th Floor, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA.
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of South Florida College of Medicine, 12901 Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, MDC 73, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
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Borner U, Anschuetz L, Caversaccio M, von Werdt M, Panosetti E, Keghian J, Remacle M. A Retrospective Analysis of Multiple Affected Salivary Gland Diseases: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Benefits of Interventional Sialendoscopy. EAR, NOSE & THROAT JOURNAL 2022:1455613221081911. [PMID: 35324340 DOI: 10.1177/01455613221081911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Multiple affected salivary gland diseases are rare compared to single gland diseases and represent a major diagnostic challenge. These cases are commonly neglected in the scientific literature, despite the considerable suffering of these patients. The aim of this retrospective study was to report disease characteristics, diagnostic pathways, and therapeutic options, including sialendoscopic treatment of multiple affected salivary gland disorders. METHODS Patients experiencing multiple affected salivary gland diseases treated between 2013 and 2020 were consecutively identified. Data regarding demographics, clinical presentation, disease characteristics, treatment, complications, and follow-up were analyzed retrospectively. RESULTS In total, 71 patients were identified with these diseases and included obstructive disease without sialolithiasis (n = 22), inflammation (n = 15), immune disease (n = 19), radioiodine-induced sialadenitis (RAI) (n = 5), sialadenosis (n = 2), and juvenile recurrent parotitis (JRP) (n = 8). Diagnostic and therapeutic sialendoscopy was performed on 113 salivary glands in 42 patients, leading to completely (n = 27, 64.3%) or partially (n = 11, 26.2%) improved symptoms in most cases. In total, 4 patients did not improve after interventional therapy. CONCLUSIONS Multiple affected salivary gland diseases are rare and diagnostically challenging. Interventional sialendoscopy offers an effective and safe therapeutic option and should be considered in this specific cohort.
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- Urs Borner
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 27252Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, 37464Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 27252Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 27252Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 27252Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, 37464Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, 37464Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, 37464Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg
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Benaim E, Fan T, Dash A, Gillespie MB, McLevy-Bazzanella J. Common Characteristics and Clinical Management Recommendations for Juvenile Recurrent Parotitis: A 10-Year Tertiary Center Experience. OTO Open 2022; 6:2473974X221077874. [PMID: 35187385 PMCID: PMC8848064 DOI: 10.1177/2473974x221077874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2022] [Accepted: 01/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Objective Juvenile recurrent parotitis (JRP) is a rare disease that may adversely affect normal development and quality of life. The objective of this study was to report on the demographics, characteristics, and treatment outcomes of JRP and to offer evidence-based management recommendations. Study Design Retrospective review. Setting A single tertiary care pediatric teaching hospital. Methods Medical records, imaging studies, and laboratory findings over a 10-year period were retrospectively collected and reviewed, resulting in 41 patients with JRP between the ages of 8 months and 16 years. Results Black males aged 2 to 8 years were most commonly affected by JRP. Overall, 18 (44%) patients received ≥3 antibiotics, and 17 (42%) underwent sialendoscopy for treatment. Over 75% of patients had no JRP recurrences after 3 sialendoscopies. The most common imaging approach was computed tomography (42%), and the most frequent laboratory results were elevated amylase (83%) and C-reactive protein (82%). Atopy (61%) and excess weight (42%) were routinely associated with JRP, especially in severe cases. Conclusion JRP workup and treatment plans should begin with the least burdening modalities, including over-the-counter analgesics, minimal laboratory studies in the acute phase, and ultrasonography over computed tomography. Clindamycin is an effective initial antibiotic of choice, and severe recurrences may be controlled with sialendoscopy. Optimizing the health of patients with JRP includes managing comorbidities, especially of atopic and overweight origins, which are associated with more severe cases.
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- Ezer Benaim
- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
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