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Exam questionKROK 2Dentistry · 2013

Parents of a 6-year-old child consulted a doctor about a swelling in his right parotid-masseteric region, dry mouth, fever up to 37,7°C. Similar presentations turned up about 6 months ago. Examination revealed a tuberous, slightly painful infiltrate in the right parotid-masseteric region. Saliva is viscous, the right salivary gland duct discharges some secretion with whitish inclusions. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Answer options

  1. Acute purulent lymphadenitis of parotid gland
  2. Mixed tumor, salivary gland type
  3. Acute purulent parotitis
  4. Exacerbation of chronic parenchymatous parotitis
  5. Parotitis
Correct answer

Exacerbation of chronic parenchymatous parotitis

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