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Submandibular sialadenitis presenting as Ludwig's angina.
1Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, D.C. 20007.
Ear, Nose, & Throat Journal
|November 1, 1991
Summary
Ludwig's angina typically avoids gland involvement, but this study shows submandibular sialadenitis can mimic it. In such cases, excising the submandibular gland alongside incision and drainage is recommended.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Head and Neck Surgery
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Ludwig's angina traditionally involves odontogenic sources and lacks gland involvement.
- Standard surgical treatment focuses on incising and draining fascial spaces, omitting submandibular gland excision.