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Parotid abscess: an unusual cause of facial nerve palsy

Noorizan Y 1 , Chew YK 1 , Khir A 2 , Brito-Mutunayagam S 2

Affiliations 

  • 1 Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Bandar Tun Razak 56000 Cheras, Kuala Lumpur
  • 2 Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Hospital Pakar Sultanah Fatimah, 84000 Muar, Johor, Malaysia
Med J Malaysia, 2009 Jun;64(2):172-3.
PMID: 20058583 MyJurnal

Abstract

Facial nerve palsy with a parotid mass is usually associated with malignant neoplasm of parotid gland. Its occurrence as a complication of parotid abscess is extremely rare. A literature review revealed only 16 cases of facial nerve palsy associated with suppurative parotitis or parotid abscess were reported. We present a case of deep parotid abscess which is complicated by facial nerve dysfunction. Underlying neoplasia was excluded.

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