An ultrasound for mumps is an aid in identifying whether the parotid area is a swelling or an abscess. Mumps is an acute respiratory infection caused by the mumps virus that is primarily centered in the earlobe and progresses upward and backward and downward with edema of the surrounding tissues. It can lead to limited chewing and is something that can be determined by doing an ultrasound, Doppler ultrasound and blood work. Patients who have parotitis such as suppurative parotitis can find that the parotid gland is actually enlarged by doing an ultrasound. And it’s also able to find an abscess, so it’s possible to do an incision and drainage of the abscess. In the case of mumps, the echogenicity is usually reduced, the borders are blurred, and the ultrasound can also show bilateral parotid swelling. If the patient has parotitis with ultrasound showing swelling, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time. Under the guidance of a professional doctor, take the appropriate treatment program.