A rare case of kussmaul disease (sialodochitis fibrinosa)
Joint Authors
Ray, Amrita
Burgin, Sarah J.
Spector, Matthew E.
Source
Journal of Case Reports in Medicine
Issue
Vol. 4, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2015-12-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Sialodochitis fibrinosa (commonly known as Kussmaul disease) is a rare salivary gland disease characterized by recurrent salivary gland swelling and pain as a result of mucofibrinous plugs.
Patients typically have a history of multiple recurrent glandular swellings, dehydration, decreased salivary flow, thick secretions from Stensen’s, Wharton’s duct, and history of allergic disease.
Retention of mucofibrinous plugs may lead to acute suppurative parotitis and ultimately chronic sialadenitis.
The diagnosis is one of exclusion, and treatment is based on symptomatology and largely supportive
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ray, Amrita& Burgin, Sarah J.& Spector, Matthew E.. 2015. A rare case of kussmaul disease (sialodochitis fibrinosa). Journal of Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 4, no. 2015, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-654564
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ray, Amrita…[et al.]. A rare case of kussmaul disease (sialodochitis fibrinosa). Journal of Case Reports in Medicine Vol. 4 (2015), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-654564
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ray, Amrita& Burgin, Sarah J.& Spector, Matthew E.. A rare case of kussmaul disease (sialodochitis fibrinosa). Journal of Case Reports in Medicine. 2015. Vol. 4, no. 2015, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-654564
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 3
Record ID
BIM-654564