A symptomatic venous anomaly of the parotid gland: Case report and review of the literature

A symptomatic venous anomaly of the parotid gland: Case report and review of the literature

Abstract A rare case of a symptomatic venous anomaly of the parotid gland is described in a 14-year-old female patient who presented with Turkey Wattle sign. A definitive diagnosis of this disorder requires venographic studies. Surgical treatment was successful, with a follow-up of four years.

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of laryngology and otology 1988-06, Vol.102 (6), p.565-567
Hauptverfasser: Manni, Johannes J., Merx, Johannes L., van den Broek, Paul, Thussen, Henk O. M.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adolescent
Biological and medical sciences
Clinical Records
Female
Humans
Medical sciences
Non tumoral diseases
Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology
Parotid Gland - blood supply
Upper respiratory tract, upper alimentary tract, paranasal sinuses, salivary glands: diseases, semeiology
Veins - abnormalities
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Zusammenfassung:Abstract A rare case of a symptomatic venous anomaly of the parotid gland is described in a 14-year-old female patient who presented with Turkey Wattle sign. A definitive diagnosis of this disorder requires venographic studies. Surgical treatment was successful, with a follow-up of four years.
ISSN:0022-2151
1748-5460
DOI:10.1017/S0022215100105705