A Complex Presentation of Bilateral Parotid Abscess in An 8-Year-Old Girl: Case Report
Lamya AlQuraiha1, Rahaf Margushi2 and Yara AlGoraini3*
1 Pediatric Emergency Department, Maternity and Children Hospital, Alqasim, Saudi Arabia.
2 Emergency Department, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
3 Pediatric Emergency Department, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
*Corresponding Author: Yara AlGoraini, Pediatric Emergency Department, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.58624/SVOAPD.2024.03.075
Received: July 20, 2024 Published: July 30, 2024
Abstract
Viral infections, including mumps, Coxsackie, Epstein‒Barr, and influenza, are the most frequent causes of acute parotitis in children. It poses unique diagnostic and management challenges in pediatric populations, particularly children with underlying health issues. We report a case of an 8-year-old girl who presented with a bilateral painful swelling in the neck extending to the parotid area for seven days upon presentation to the emergency department. The patient's laboratory findings, including elevated inflammatory markers, amylase levels, and imaging results, supported the diagnosis of bilateral bacterial parotic abscess—timely antibiotic treatment led to a favorable outcome in this case. Early recognition and management are critical to prevent complications such as abscess formation and systemic infection spread.
Keywords: Pediatric; Parotid Abscess; Nephrocalcinosis; Hydronephrosis; Hypertension.
Citation: AlQuraiha L, Margushi R, AlGoraini Y. A Complex Presentation of Bilateral Parotid Abscess in An 8-Year-Old Girl: Case Report. SVOA Paediatrics 2024, 3:4, 110-115. doi:10.58624/SVOAPD.2024.03.075