Introduction: Bilateral parotid gland enlargement is commonly caused by viral, metabolic and autoimmune mechanisms. We present a patient with leukemia whose only clinical sign was bilateral enlargement of parotid gland. Case Report: The patient was a 34-year-old male who was admitted with bilateral painless progressive parotid gland enlargement from 3 months ago. Laboratory investigations revealed leukocytosis, anemia, partial thrombocytopenia and increased sedimentation rate. Definite diagnosis was confirmed by bone marrow biopsy indicating acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Conclusion: Although bilateral parotid gland enlargement is a common manifestation of viral and autoimmune diseases, blood malignancies should also be considered for this condition.
Naghibzadeh, N., Majidi, M. R., & Arabkhani, R. (2009). Acute lymphoblasic leukemia with initial manifestation of bilateral parotid gland enlargement, Case report. Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, 20(54), 213-216. doi: 10.22038/ijorl.2009.806
MLA
Naghibzade Naghibzadeh; Mohammad Reza Majidi; Roghayye Arabkhani. "Acute lymphoblasic leukemia with initial manifestation of bilateral parotid gland enlargement, Case report". Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, 20, 54, 2009, 213-216. doi: 10.22038/ijorl.2009.806
HARVARD
Naghibzadeh, N., Majidi, M. R., Arabkhani, R. (2009). 'Acute lymphoblasic leukemia with initial manifestation of bilateral parotid gland enlargement, Case report', Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, 20(54), pp. 213-216. doi: 10.22038/ijorl.2009.806
VANCOUVER
Naghibzadeh, N., Majidi, M. R., Arabkhani, R. Acute lymphoblasic leukemia with initial manifestation of bilateral parotid gland enlargement, Case report. Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, 2009; 20(54): 213-216. doi: 10.22038/ijorl.2009.806
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