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Lateral view of the patient's face at admission (panel A) and at discharge (panel B). The submandibular area was swollen but soft, and his general appearance was fair in panel A. The submandibular area improved without complications, as shown in panel B.
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Physical examination revealed soft bilateral swelling and tenderness of the submandibular area (Fig. 1, Panel A). Neck swelling improved spontaneously without antibacterial therapy (Fig. 1, Panel B) and he was discharged 5 days after admission without any complications.
Contrast-enhanced CT image at admission. Bilateral submandibular glands were enlarged and enhanced homogeneously (arrows).
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A neck CT scan with contrast revealed bilateral enlarged submandibular glands with homogeneous contrast enhancement (Fig. 2); however, the airway was patent and no abscess was detected.