Intraglandular Toxoplasmic Lymphadenitis of the Parotid Gland


Saritzali G., Karaman E., Mercan H., Yagiz C., Ibrahimov M.

JOURNAL OF CRANIOFACIAL SURGERY, cilt.20, sa.4, ss.1163-1164, 2009 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 20 Sayı: 4
  • Basım Tarihi: 2009
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1097/scs.0b013e3181acdb46
  • Dergi Adı: JOURNAL OF CRANIOFACIAL SURGERY
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.1163-1164
  • İstanbul Üniversitesi-Cerrahpaşa Adresli: Hayır

Özet

Most preauricular masses are Parotid neoplasms; however, some infectious and inflammatory Causes may exhibit similar presentation. Toxoplasmosis is a worldwide parasitary disease. The clinical presentation of toxoplasmosis is mostly asymptomatic and may include subfebrile fever, fatigue, and lymphadenopathy. Only 13 clinical reports of intraglandular toxoplasmic lymphadenitis have been previously reported in the English literature. A careful history and examination with appropriate investigations, including immunoglobulin G avidity assay, will frequently provide the diagnosis of intraparotid toxoplasmosis. Surgery might therefore have been delayed or avoided depending oil it satisfactory clinical improvement in consequence of proper medical treatment.