Parotid abscess in a seven year old child - A rare case report with review of literature

Parotid gland is one of the major salivary glands and when there is infection/inflammation of the parotid gland, the condition of parotitis ensues. A parotid abscess (PA) results as a complication of the primary parotitis. Literature review has revealed that it is very rare in the pediatric population and many predisposing factors are present for the formation of a PA in children. PA is seen often in the adults when compared to the paediatric subset. The management with intravenous broad spectrum antibiotics, drainage of the PA and surgery is the main stay of treatment in an adult patient. In this case report, a seven year old female child who detected to have a PA and managed only conservatively has presented and discussed.