Ludwig angina

Lud·wig an·gi·na

(lūd'vig),

cellulitis, usually of odontogenic origin, bilaterally involving the submaxillary, sublingual, and submental spaces, resulting in painful swelling of the floor of the mouth, elevation of the tongue, dysphagia, dysphonia, and (at times) compromise of the airway.

[W.F. Ludwig]

Lud·wig an·gi·na

(lud'vig an'ji-nă)

Cellulitis, usually of odontogenic origin, bilaterally involving the submaxillary, sublingual, and submental spaces, resulting in painful swelling of the floor of the mouth, elevation of the tongue, dysphasia, dysphonia, and (at times) compromise of the airway.

[W.F. Ludwig]

Ludwig,

Wilhelm Friedrich von, German surgeon, 1790-1865.

Ludwig angina - cellulitis, usually of odontogenic origin, bilaterally involving the submaxillary, sublingual, and submental spaces.

Ludwig applicator

Ludwig sinus applicator

Lud·wig an·gi·na

(lud'vig an'ji-nă)

Cellulitis, usually of odontogenic origin, bilaterally involving submaxillary, sublingual, and submental spaces, resulting in painful swelling of floor of mouth, elevation of tongue, dysphagia, and dysphonia.

[W.F. Ludwig]