Inflammation of the parotid gland can cause which of the following conditions?
A. Trigeminal neuralgia
B. Bruxism
C. Mumps
D. Temporomandibular joint syndrome
ANS: C
Parotid gland inflammation can occur with paramyxovirus infection, also called mumps. There is swelling of the preauricular regions of the face.
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