Chronic recurrent parotitis
ICD-10 K11.2 · ICD-11 DA04.2.2

What Is the Treatment for Chronic Recurrent Parotitis?

Chronic recurrent parotitis is a condition of the parotid gland marked by persistent, recurring episodes. When definitive management is indicated, the treatment approach is surgical — and the specific procedure selected has a direct bearing on whether full symptom resolution is achieved.

Clinical Goal

Complete resolution of parotid gland symptoms.

Treatment Approach

Management involves a surgical procedure targeting the parotid gland. Multiple major surgical options are recognised, but they are not equivalent — the extent of the procedure determines whether symptoms fully resolve.

The complete protocol, specifying the recommended surgical modality and full clinical guidance, is available via the link below.

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References
DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2004.05.116
  • Major surgical approaches include superficial, subtotal, and total parotidectomy.
  • Among all of the major surgical modalities mentioned, only total parotidectomy will resolve symptoms; the others, such as partial parotidectomy, may not.
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