Balasubramanian, SSrinivas, SAparna, K R2008-01-062009-05-272008-01-062009-05-272008-01-06Balasubramanian S, Srinivas S, Aparna KR. Pneumoparotitis with subcutaneous emphysema. Indian Pediatrics. 2008 Jan; 45(1): 58-60http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/6839We report an adolescent with recurrent bilateral parotitis with pneumoparotitis and subcutaneous emphysema due to self pneumoinsufflation by a Valsalva like maneuver. Investigations for recurrent parotitis did not yield any clue. His la belle indifference, prolonged school absence and the presence of sibling rivalry helped us identify the psychological cause.engChildHumansLife StyleMaleParotitis --etiologyRecurrenceSibling RelationsSubcutaneous Emphysema --etiologyTomography, X-Ray ComputedCase Reports