Harjitpal Singh¹*, Amit Saini¹, Bharti Ranot², Trilok Guleria² and Ravinder Kaur³

¹Assistant Professor (ENT), Dr Radhakrishnan Govt. Medical College Hamirpur, HP, India
²Senior Resident (ENT), Dr Radhakrishnan Govt. Medical College Hamirpur, HP, India
³Assistant Professor (Biochemistry), Dr Radhakrishnan Govt. Medical College Hamirpur, HP, India

*Corresponding Author: Harjitpal Singh, Assistant Professor (ENT), Dr Radhakrishnan Govt. Medical College Hamirpur, HP, India.

Received: June 19, 2021; Published: July 14, 2021

Abstract

Parotid infection/abscess leading to facial nerve palsy is an extremely rare complication. Normally, malignant parotid mass is associated with facial nerve palsy. We present a case of parotid abscess which was complicated by facial nerve dysfunction and had very late recovery.

Keywords: Parotid Mass; Facial Nerve Palsy; Parotid Abscess

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Citation

Citation: Harjitpal Singh., et al. “A Rare Case of Parotid Abscess Associated with Facial Nerve Palsy". Acta Scientific Otolaryngology 3.9 (2021): 69-71.

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