An unusual case of acute unilateral parotitis following abdominal surgery. Report of a case and review of the literature.

BACKGROUND

Postoperative parotitis is a well known entity which can develop in patients who undergo major abdominal surgery.

METHODS

We present a case of postoperative parotitis which occurred after a laparotomy for incisional hernia repair.

RESULTS

After establishing diagnosis by ultrasonography assessment and blood chemical tests, patient was successfully treated by morphine discontinuing and antibiotics therapy.

CONCLUSION

Beside sialolithiasis, sitting position or dehydratation we suggest that morphine could play a substantial role in the development of postoperative parotitis.