[Mumps in a 80-year-old patient?].

Iodide mumps is a bilateral swelling of the parotid glands which appears 1-2 days after the administration of iodated contrast material. It is caused by an iodide induced sialadenitis of parotid, submandibular or sublingual glands. The symptoms disappear spontaneously within one week is a rare complication Peripheral facial palsy. Therapeutic options are steroids or antihistamines, especially when there is an accompanying cutaneous vasculitis. This isn't a dangerous disease, but if diagnosed is made, unneccessary diagnostic investigations can be avoided.