Parotid Gland Swelling

Swelling of this gland is either unilateral or bilateral. Disorders of the gland cause swelling and pain which may be pronounced on eating or talking. There may be associated fever and a foul taste in the mouth.

Bilateral causes

• viruses: mumps
• sarcoidosis
• Sjogren's syndrome
• lymphoma
• alcoholic liver disease

Unilateral causes

• tumour: pleomorphic adenomas
• stones
• infection