Dystrophic calcification: A rare pediatric parotid mass. (February 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chislett, Sean P.; Liming, Bryan J.; Rogers, Derek J.
• Is Part Of: International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology. Volume 81(2016:Feb.)
• Page Start: 38
• Page End: 40
• Publication Date: 2016-02
• Subjects: Dystrophic calcification -- Pediatric -- Intraparotid; Otolaryngology -- Periodicals; Pediatrics -- Periodicals; Otolaryngology -- Periodicals; Pediatrics -- Periodicals; Oto-rhino-laryngologie -- Périodiques; Pédiatrie -- Périodiques; 618.9209751
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2015.11.030
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0165-5876

Abstract

Abstract: Dystrophic calcification, the ectopic deposition of calcium in previously damaged or inflamed tissues, is an uncommon finding in the head and neck. Only a few cases have been reported in the parotidomasseteric region, and all of them have been located within and adjacent to the masseter. We present a case of dystrophic calcification occurring entirely within the parotid gland in a 7-year-old girl without apparent inciting inflammation, infection, or trauma. Our patient's presentation highlights the diagnostic challenge associated with parotid masses in the pediatric population. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of dystrophic calcification occurring entirely within the parotid gland in a child.