Neonatal submandibular sialadenitis.
Abscess of the salivary glands in the neonatal period is a rare occurrence and almost always involves the parotid gland. A case of suppurative sialadenitis and abscess involving the submandibular gland in a neonate is presented. The diagnosis and management of this uncommon disease are discussed. A review of the literature revealed only three cases of isolated submandibular sialadenitis in neonates.
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007232:Infant, Newborn, Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D012466:Salivary Gland Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012793:Sialadenitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D013211:Staphylococcus aureus; D013364:Submandibular Gland Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy