Bilateral parotid enlargement as a presenting feature of bulimia nervosa in a post-adolescent male.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
An unusual case of bulimia nervosa in a post-adolescent male is reported. The clinical presentation was one of painless parotid swelling of 3 years duration with marked weight loss and underlying metabolic alkalosis. The diagnostic significance of parotid salivary gland swellings is discussed.
Medical subject headings
- Bulimia
- Parotid Gland