Neonatal suppurative submandibular sialadenitis

Tapisiz A., Belet N., ÇİFTCİ E., FİTOZ Ö. S., Ince E., Dogru U.

TURKISH JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS, vol.51, no.2, pp.180-182, 2009 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 51 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2009
  • Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.180-182
  • Keywords: newborn, submandibular, sialadenitis
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

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.