A Case of Self-Induced Pneumoparotitis.
- Author:
Jin Hyoung CHUN
1
;
Hae Young KIM
;
Sung Jin KWON
;
Sang Yeol NAM
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Anyang, Korea. chunjinh@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Parotitis;
Subcutaneous emphysema
- MeSH:
Adolescent;
Behavior Therapy;
Humans;
Insufflation;
Mediastinal Emphysema;
Parotid Gland;
Parotitis;
Pneumothorax;
Psychophysiologic Disorders;
Rupture;
Subcutaneous Emphysema
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2007;50(8):726-728
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Self-induced pneumoparotitis is a rare cause of swelling of the parotid gland. It has been reported to be a result of psychosomatic disorder, unintentional habit, and it is sometimes self-induced by patients to achieve secondary gain. We report a case of a 18-year-old man who had a self-induced pneumoparotitis complicated by recurrent parotitis, subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum. With repeated behavior of insufflation, parotid acini may rupture and air may extend into the retropharyngeal space, causing pneumomediastinum or pneumothorax. In self-induced cases, treatment should necessitate psychologic therapy for behavior modification.
