Ludwig's Angina: A Rare Case Report
Ludwig's angina is a rapidly progressing cellulitis characterized by the bilateral involvement of the submandibular, sublingual and submental spaces. It typically originates from an infected or recently extracted tooth, commonly the lower second and third molars. We present a case of Ludwig...
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| Veröffentlicht in: | Indian journal of multidisciplinary dentistry 2012-05, Vol.2 (3) |
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| Zusammenfassung: | Ludwig's angina is a rapidly progressing cellulitis characterized by the bilateral involvement of the submandibular, sublingual and submental spaces. It typically originates from an infected or recently extracted tooth, commonly the lower second and third molars. We present a case of Ludwig's angina in a 50-year-old man. |
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| ISSN: | 2229-6360 2277-7113 |