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. 2022 Jun 1;9(6):003321.
doi: 10.12890/2022_003321. eCollection 2022.

Ludwig's Angina

Jesus Romero  1 , Sherif Elkattawy  1 , Ana Romero  1 , Asnia Latif  1 , Eman Al-Fiky  1 , Abraham Al-Nasseri  1 , Muhammad Atif Noori  1 , Khaled Al-Alwani  1
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Ludwig's Angina

Jesus Romero et al. Eur J Case Rep Intern Med. .

Abstract

Ludwig's angina is a bacterial infection of the tongue and floor of the mouth. It can be life-threatening if not treated promptly. Treatment includes IV antibiotics and, in some cases, surgical intervention. In this report, we describe a case with an unusual presentation. Early recognition of the condition in such cases is vital to prevent potential complications.

Learning points: Ludwig's angina, even though a well-established clinical entity, can be hard to recognize clinically.Early recognition of the condition is vital for the prevention of complications.A low threshold for surgical treatment should be maintained when surgery is indicated.

Keywords: Ludwig’s angina; airway obstruction; bacterial infection.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflicts of Interests: The Authors declare that there are no competing interest

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