Abstract:Juvenile Recurrent Parotitis (JRP) is an inflammatory condition characterized by recurrent parotid gland inflammation episodes of non-suppurative and non-obstructive nature. This is the second most common salivary disorder in childhood. We present a case of a 5-yearold girl with a recurrent facial swelling on the left side. Panoramic x-ray image excluded any dental or osseous involvement, as well as the presence of sialoliths. Ultrasonography showed hyperechoic focal areas with cavitation of the parotid gland … Show more
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