| Facial nerve palsy caused by parotid gland abscess. | |
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PMID: 22017803 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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Objectives:We present the first report of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Propionibacterium acnes parotid abscesses complicated by facial nerve palsy. Facial nerve palsy secondary to parotid gland abscess is rare, with only eight previously reported cases.Method:Case reports and literature review concerning parotid abscess and facial nerve palsy presentation and management.Case reports:Within two months, two female patients presented with parotid gland abscess complicated by unilateral facial paralysis. Both were treated with intravenous antibiotics and surgery. In the first case, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus was cultivated, in the other, Propionibacterium acnes was found. In the first case, facial nerve function did not recover.Conclusion:Parotid gland abscess can lead to facial paralysis. Both methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Propionibacterium acnes may be involved. Ultrasonography or computed tomography is recommended to exclude a parotid abscess in patients presenting with suppurative parotitis. |
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R N Kristensen; C H Hahn |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2011-10-6 |
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Title: The Journal of laryngology and otology Volume: - ISSN: 1748-5460 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2011 Oct |
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Created Date: 2011-10-24 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8706896 Medline TA: J Laryngol Otol Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: 1-3 Citation Subset: - |
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ENT Department, Gentofte University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark. |
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