The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics 2009; 51: 180-182 Case Report Neonatal suppurative submandibular sialadenitis

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. Key words: newborn, submandibular, sialadenitis. Infections of the salivary glands are uncommon in the neonatal period and most often involve the parotid gland. Submandibular sialadenitis is exceptionally rare in neonates. It usually follows infection of the parotid gland. Only a few cases of isolated submandibular gland infection without the involvement of the parotid gland have been reported1-3. Early diagnosis and antibiotic treatmen