Question

a patient with bulging cheeks often described as \chipmunk\ facies which is likely caused by?

enlargement of the suboccipital lymph nodes
inflammation of the facial nerve
enlargement of the salivary glands
enlargement of the tonsils

Explanation:

"Chipmunk" facies is characterized by bulging cheeks, which is typically due to the enlargement of salivary glands. Sub - occipital lymph nodes are located at the back of the head, inflammation of the facial nerve causes facial muscle problems rather than bulging cheeks, and enlarged tonsils are located in the throat and do not cause the specific "chipmunk" appearance.

Answer:

enlargement of the salivary glands