CHRONIC SUPPURATIVE PAROTITIS CAUSED BY THE STREPTOCOCCUS MUCOSUS CAPSULATUS

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SURGICAL REPORT BY DR. MCKENNA The tumor in this case resembled, in contour, firmness and close connection with the ramus of the jaw, a sarcoma, but a positive diagnosis could not be made without the removal of a piece of the tissue for microscopic examination. In doing this a small amount of pus escaped from the depth of the gland and was sent to the laboratory for examination. History. —Miss T. L. reported at the hospital complaining of a swelling in the region of the right parotid gland accompanied by severe pain in opening her mouth. The swelling had appeared three days previously (May 22, 1909). The family and personal history are negative except for the following points: The patient had had measles and diphtheria. About twelve years ago an abscess had appeared on the right side of the face in the same region as the swelling mentioned above. This had

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