NONNEOPLASTIC LESIONS OF SALIVARY GLANDS Flashcards
Mumps is caused by
Paramyxovirus
Mumps is usually seen in
Children
Incubation period of paramyxovirus is
2-3 weeks
Features of Mumps
Fever
Malaise
Parotid swelling
Complications of mumps
Orchitis
Ophtitis
Pancreatitis
Aseptic meningitis
Unilateral Sensorineural hearing loss (sudden)
Thyroiditis
Myocarditis
Nephritis
Arthritis
__________ is rare following mumps
Sterility
Dx of mumps
Usually clinical
Serum and urinary amylase
IgM and IgG x4 rise indicate recent infection
IgG may also mean past exposure or immunity
IgM levels rise by 100% on day _____
5
Tx of mumps
Proper hydration
Rest
Analgesics
Cold or hot compresses on parotid
Cold compresses for orchitis
Prevention of Mumps
MMR at 15 months
Monovalent or MMR in adults
Immunoglobulin is NOT found to be useful
Acute suppurative parotitis is common in
Elder
Dehydrated
Debilitated
Dry mouthed
Causative organism in Acute suppurative organism
S. Aureus enters through Stensen’s duct
Features of Acute suppurative parotitis?
Pain on moving the jaw
Fever
Enlarged gland
Pus from the duct
Toxemic
Dx of Acute Suppurative parotitis
↑ WBCs (PMN)
Culture and sensitivity
Tx of Acute suppurative parotits
Antibiotics
Sialogogues
Analgesics
Oral hygiene
Hydration
Surgical drainage