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Ludwig's angina

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Lud·wig's angina (ldvgz)
n.
Cellulitis of the submandibular spaces of the mouth, usually spreading to the sublingual and submental spaces.
Ludwig's angina (lood´vigz),
n.pr See angina, Ludwig's.
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A re-evaluation of the role of tracheostomy in Ludwig's angina.
Descending necrotizing mediastinitis: trends in a developing country by Rai, Anil K. / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
Tongue or oral piercing can cause Ludwig's angina (2,9,10) or may be complicated by normal oral flora, such as Haemophilus aphrophilus, as in this case.
Haemophilus aphrophilus endocarditis after tongue piercing. ... by Rahimi, Ali R. / Emerging Infectious Diseases
Beginning as an abscessed tooth, the untreated infection had progressed to Ludwig's Angina, which without immediate medical care can lead to death by suffocation due to a swelling of the throat.
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