Is Reflex Parotitis a Forgotten or an Unknown Pathology?

J Craniofac Surg

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Program, Universidad El Bosque.

Published: June 2023

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.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/SCS.0000000000009220DOI Listing

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