Acute suppurative sialadenitis is inflammation of the salivary glands caused by bacterial infection. It most frequently presents with a combination of swelling, tenderness, and induration in the affected glands, often accompanied by a purulent discharge from their respective ducts.
Outpatient management follows the MASHH approach — a structured protocol combining glandular massage with antimicrobial therapy and several supportive measures. The complete regimen, including the selection and sequencing of each component, is available in the full protocol.
DOI: 10.46747/cfp.6908531
Acute suppurative sialadenitis is inflammation of the salivary glands caused by bacterial infection. It most frequently presents with a combination of swelling, tenderness, and induration in the affected glands, often accompanied by a purulent discharge from their respective ducts.
Management of acute suppurative sialadenitis can be readily remembered with the acronym MASHH, which stands for glandular massage, antibiotics, sialagogues, heat, and hydration.
After a week of this treatment approach, the swelling and tenderness were reduced and no purulent discharge was noted.
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