RT Journal Article
T1 Bilateral Parotid Sialadenosis Associated with Long-Standing Bulimia: A Case Report and Literature Review.
A1 Garcia Garcia, Blas
A1 Dean Ferrer, Alicia
A1 Diaz Jimenez, Nelida
A1 Alamillos Granados, Francisco Jesus
K1 Bulimia
K1 Eating disorder
K1 Parotid gland
K1 Parotidectomy
K1 Sialadenosis
AB Bulimia is a common cause of sialadenosis. This paper presents a case of bilateral parotid sialadenosis associated with long-standing bulimia, and reviews the relevant literature and current treatment options. A 32-year-old woman had severe bilateral parotid sialomegaly for the last 6 years, which had occurred secondary to bulimia nervosa, which she had since 14 years. Treatment with pilocarpine was unsuccessful, so she underwent bilateral conservative parotidectomy. This procedure not only improved the aesthetic appearance of the patient but also improved her social and work life and overall quality of life. Sialomegaly secondary to bulimia results in a major alteration of the aesthetics of a patient's face. Conservative measures are not enough in many cases, and parotidectomy may be the only viable option, as it can also significantly improve adherence to psychiatric treatment for bulimia, in addition to correcting the facial aesthetics.
SN 0972-8279
YR 2016
FD 2016-05-14
LK https://hdl.handle.net/10668/26519
UL https://hdl.handle.net/10668/26519
LA en
DS RISalud
RD Apr 4, 2025