Simultaneous epiglottitis and parotitis: a case report

Am J Emerg Med. 1990 May;8(3):200-2. doi: 10.1016/0735-6757(90)90321-p.

Abstract

A patient presenting to the emergency department with simultaneous parotitis and epiglottitis is described. She underwent emergency airway intervention within 3 hours of presentation. This is the first case of simultaneous parotitis and epiglotitis. Diagnostic symptoms are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Critical Care
  • Emergencies
  • Epiglottitis / complications*
  • Epiglottitis / diagnostic imaging
  • Epiglottitis / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Laryngitis / complications*
  • Middle Aged
  • Parotitis / complications*
  • Parotitis / diagnostic imaging
  • Parotitis / surgery
  • Radiography
  • Tracheotomy