Neonatal submandibular sialadenitis progressing to submandibular gland abscess.
Submandibular sialadenitis is exceptionally rare in neonates. We describe a case of submandibular sialadenitis progressing to submandibular abscess in a term neonate. The aetiology, investigations and treatment for this very rare condition are discussed.
Bova
R
R
Department of Otolaryngology, John Hunter Children's Hospital, NSW, Newcastle, Australia.
Walker
P
P
D000038:Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D018450:Disease Progression; D004322:Drainage; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D012793:Sialadenitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D013363:Submandibular Gland / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome