The intriguing association between prematurity and neonatal isolated submandibular suppurative sialadenitis

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...

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Veröffentlicht in:	International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology 2002-01, Vol.62 (1), p.41-44
Hauptverfasser:	Garavello, W, Romagnoli, M, Somigliana, E, Zorloni, C, Sordo, L, Gaini, R.M
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Ceftazidime - administration & dosage Drug Therapy, Combination - administration & dosage Female Follow-Up Studies Humans Infant, Newborn Infant, Premature Medical sciences Neonate Non tumoral diseases Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology Prematurity Risk Assessment Sialadenitis - diagnostic imaging Sialadenitis - drug therapy Sialadenitis - microbiology Staphylococcal Infections - diagnosis Staphylococcal Infections - drug therapy Submandibular sialadenitis Treatment Outcome Ultrasonography Upper respiratory tract, upper alimentary tract, paranasal sinuses, salivary glands: diseases, semeiology Vancomycin - administration & dosage
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Zusammenfassung:	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 ethiology of this pathological condition is shown and discussed.
ISSN:	0165-5876 1872-8464
DOI:	10.1016/S0165-5876(01)00595-X