Is Reflex Parotitis a Forgotten or an Unknown Pathology?

Reflex parotitis is a recurrent parotid inflammation caused by an imbalance in the parasympathetic innervation of the salivary gland. However, due to a poor understanding of its pathophysiology, it can go unnoticed. Causes of ignored norms can trigger these repetitive episodes of glandular disease with a difficult diagnosis and inadequate treatment.