The intriguing association between prematurity and neonatal isolated submandibular suppurative sialadenitis

Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2002 Jan 11;62(1):41-4. doi: 10.1016/s0165-5876(01)00595-x.

Abstract

Submandibular suppurative sialadenitis occurring as an isolated lesion in the neonatal period is extremely rare. A case of a preterm newborn, who developed an isolated submandibular suppurative sialadenitis is described. A literature review highlighting salient points on this topic is also presented. In particular, an important role of prematurity in the etiology of this pathological condition is shown and discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Ceftazidime / administration & dosage
  • Drug Therapy, Combination / administration & dosage*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infant, Premature*
  • Risk Assessment
  • Sialadenitis / diagnostic imaging
  • Sialadenitis / drug therapy*
  • Sialadenitis / microbiology*
  • Staphylococcal Infections / diagnosis*
  • Staphylococcal Infections / drug therapy*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Ultrasonography
  • Vancomycin / administration & dosage

Substances

  • Vancomycin
  • Ceftazidime