Case report: parotid enlargement as a presentation of HIV infection ...
TO THE EDITOR: A 43-year-old man presented with a one-year history of bilateral facial swelling. Previously, he had been told the swelling was caused by enlargement of the parotids. No etiology was given, and simple observation was elected. Subsequently, the right side improved, but the left side worsened. the patient reported no pain, fever, chills, respiratory symptoms, testicular pain, weight loss, sicca syndrome, halitosis, trauma, recent dental work, or known tuberculosis exposure. the patient had a sulfa allergy.