Friday 15 June 2007

HIV

Imaging:
US shows multiple hypoechoic or anechoic areas without posterior enhancement in 70% and anechoic foci in 30%
CT and MR show bilateral parotid enlargement with cystic and solid areas
Associated with cervical adenopathy
Enlarged adenoids may be seen

References:
Lowe LH et al. Swelling at the Angle of the Mandible: Imaging of the Pediatric Parotid Gland and Periparotid Region. Radiographics. 2001;21:1211-1227