Neonatal Med.  2020 May;27(2):94-98. 10.5385/nm.2020.27.2.94.

The First Case of Acute Neonatal Suppurative Parotitis Caused by Escherichia coli in Korea

• Cho JY
• Youn JH
• Park JS
• Cho JM

• KMID: 2503165
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5385/nm.2020.27.2.94

Abstract

Neonatal acute suppurative parotitis is rare. Staphylococcus aureus is the most common pathogen and antibiotic treatment is the first line therapy. Here, we report a case of acute suppurative parotitis caused by Escherichia coli in a 7­day­old male with febrile sensation, parotid swelling, and purulent discharge from the Stensen duct who was treated successfully with intravenous antibiotics. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case of neonatal suppurative parotitis caused by E. coli in Korea.

Keyword

Suppuration; Parotitis; Newborn; Escherichia coli

Figure

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  Figure 1. (A) A 7-day-old male revealed asymmetric face and diffuse left cheek swelling and erythema. (B) Purulent discharge was drained from the left Stensen duct (red circle) when the left parotid gland was pressed.

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  Figure 2. Ultrasonography revealed (A) marked enlargement and (B) increased vascularity of left parotid gland.

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