Korean J Otolaryngol-Head Neck Surg.
2000 May;43(5):562-565.
Lymphadenitis Secondary to Toxoplasmosis in Parotid Gland
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- 1Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Seoul, Korea.
Abstract
- Toxoplamosis is a common parasitic infection that is widely distributed throughout the world, including the United States. However, the incidence in Korea is unknown. This report concerns a case of toxoplasmosis that manifested as intraparotid lymphadenitis in a 37-year-old woman. The etiology, clinical, microscopic, and laboratory findings, and treatment are reviewed.
