Frey's syndrome results from surgery of the ______________?
Correct answer: D. Parotid gland
- A. Submandibular salivary gland
- B. TMJ
- C. sublingual salivary gland
- D. Parotid gland
Explanation
Frey syndrome, or auriculotemporal syndrome, commonly follows parotidectomy when regenerating parasympathetic fibres connect with sweat glands, causing sweating and flushing during eating. It is therefore classically associated with surgery of the parotid gland.
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