Neonatal suppurative submandibular sialadenitis

Turk J Pediatr. 2009 Mar-Apr;51(2):180-2.

Abstract

Neonatal sialadenitis of the submandibular gland is a very rare clinical entity. Information about the etiopathogenesis and management of the disease is very limited. Prematurity, prolonged gavage feeding and dehydration are the frequent causes. This report presents a rare case of isolated suppurative submandibular sialadenitis in a full-term newborn without any risk factors. Possible etiology, diagnosis and management of this uncommon disease are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Amoxicillin-Potassium Clavulanate Combination / therapeutic use
  • Ampicillin / therapeutic use
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infant, Premature
  • Infant, Premature, Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Infant, Premature, Diseases / drug therapy
  • Infant, Premature, Diseases / microbiology
  • Sialadenitis / diagnosis*
  • Sialadenitis / drug therapy
  • Sialadenitis / microbiology
  • Staphylococcal Infections / diagnosis*
  • Staphylococcal Infections / drug therapy
  • Staphylococcal Infections / microbiology
  • Staphylococcus aureus / isolation & purification
  • Submandibular Gland Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Submandibular Gland Diseases / drug therapy
  • Submandibular Gland Diseases / microbiology
  • Sulbactam / therapeutic use
  • Ultrasonography

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • sultamicillin
  • Amoxicillin-Potassium Clavulanate Combination
  • Ampicillin
  • Sulbactam