Suppurative submandibular sialadenitis in a preterm infant.
Submandibular sialadenitis is a rarely reported entity in neonatal period. We describe a preterm infant who developed suppurative submandibular sialadenitis. He was diagnosed clinically and confirmed by ultrasound examination. He was treated successfully with antibiotics and drainage. The etiology, diagnosis and treatment of this rare condition are discussed.
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Soraisham Amuchou
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Neonatal Perinatal Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Singhal
Nalini
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D000038:Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D007235:Infant, Premature, Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D012793:Sialadenitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000628:therapy; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy