JOURNAL ARTICLE

Neonatal Suppurative Sialadenitis With Bilateral Gland Involvement in a Preterm Infant: A Rare Complication of Bacteraemia.

  • Published In: Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology, 2026, v. 135, n. 6. P. 472 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Ghosal, Anushka; Bastianpillai, Johan; Dimitriadis, Panagiotis A. 3 of 3

Abstract

This article focuses on a rare case of bilateral neonatal suppurative sialadenitis (NSS), a serious bacterial infection of the salivary glands, in a preterm infant born at 28 weeks gestation. The infant developed sequential abscesses in the left parotid and right submandibular glands caused by Staphylococcus aureus, alongside Staphylococcus epidermidis bacteraemia identified in blood cultures. Management involved early diagnosis through ultrasound, minimally invasive bedside percutaneous drainage performed by ear, nose, and throat (ENT) surgeons, and targeted antibiotic therapy, which led to full recovery. The case highlights the complexity of overlapping infections in immunocompromised preterm neonates and underscores the importance of prompt, multidisciplinary intervention to optimize outcomes in NSS.

Additional Information

  • Source:Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology. 2026/06, Vol. 135, Issue 6, p472
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0003-4894
  • DOI:10.1177/00034894251410819
  • Accession Number:193319955
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