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Stomatognathic Diseases > Mouth Diseases > Ludwig's Angina
Infections > Suppuration > Cellulitis > Ludwig's Angina
... > Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms > Pathologic Processes > Inflammation > Suppuration > Cellulitis > Ludwig's Angina
Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases > Connective Tissue Diseases > Cellulitis > Ludwig's Angina
Infections > Skin Diseases, Infectious > Cellulitis > Ludwig's Angina
Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases > Skin Diseases > Skin Diseases, Infectious > Cellulitis > Ludwig's Angina

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Ludwig's Angina  

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Entry terms

  • Submandibular Space Infection
  • Submandibular Space Infections

Scope note

  • Severe cellulitis of the submaxillary space with secondary involvement of the perimandibular spaces. It usually results from infection in the lower molar area or from an infection following a penetrating injury to the MOUTH FLOOR.

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D008158

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