Neonatal submandibular sialadenitis progressing to submandibular gland abscess

Authors
Bova, R Walker, P
Citation
R. Bova et P. Walker, Neonatal submandibular sialadenitis progressing to submandibular gland abscess, INT J PED O, 53(1), 2000, pp. 73-75
Citations number
9
Categorie Soggetti
Otolaryngology
Journal title
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY
ISSN journal
01655876 → ACNP
Volume
53
Issue
1
Year of publication
2000
Pages
73 - 75
Database
ISI
SICI code
0165-5876(20000609)53:1<73:NSSPTS>2.0.ZU;2-7
Abstract
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. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science Ireland Ltd. All ri ghts reserved.