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Department of Anesthesiology, School of Medicine, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
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Acute swelling of salivary glands following operations outside the maxillofacial region is a rare phenomenon known as "anesthesia mumps". Various factors, such as dehydration, prolonged surgery, head positioning, and pharmacologic agents, have been implicated. We present a 76-year-old female with a history of chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) in remission who developed right parotid swelling following L4-L5 discectomy under general anesthesia. Swelling was painless, progressive, and resolved with supportive management within 24 hours. The parotid gland's unique anatomical features predispose it to postoperative inflammation. This report underscores the need to recognize anesthesia mumps as a benign, self-limiting condition distinct from more serious complications, such as emphysema. Clinicians must be aware of anesthesia mumps to avoid unnecessary interventions. Early recognition and conservative management usually result in full recovery.
Type of Study: Case Report |
Subject:
Anesthesia
Received: 2025/03/16 | Accepted: 2025/06/15 | ePublished ahead of print: 2025/07/12
Received: 2025/03/16 | Accepted: 2025/06/15 | ePublished ahead of print: 2025/07/12
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