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Retroductal Nanoparticle Injection to the Murine Submandibular Gland

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Published on: May 3, 2018

Submandibular neck mass in a newborn.

Hunter Skoog¹, David W Clark¹

¹Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine (Skoog) and the Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Baylor Scott & White Health, Temple, Texas.

Proceedings (Baylor University. Medical Center)

|October 3, 2017

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A rare deep neck abscess in an infant was caused by clindamycin-sensitive methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Prompt treatment with antibiotics and surgical drainage led to the abscess resolving.

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Area of Science:

Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Neonatal Critical Care

Background:

Deep neck abscesses are rare in newborns.
Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial for favorable outcomes.

Observation:

An 8-day-old infant presented with a rapidly growing neck mass.
The mass was identified as a submandibular abscess via imaging.
The causative agent was methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) sensitive to clindamycin.

Findings:

The infant was treated with antibiotics and incision and drainage.
Successful resolution of the deep neck abscess was achieved.

Implications:

This case highlights the importance of considering uncommon infections in neonates.
Effective management strategies for neonatal deep neck abscesses include early surgical intervention and targeted antibiotic therapy.