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Area of Science:

  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Ludwig's angina is a severe bacterial infection affecting the floor of the mouth and tongue.
  • Prompt treatment is crucial due to its potentially life-threatening nature.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of Ludwig's angina with an atypical clinical presentation.
  • To emphasize the importance of early diagnosis in preventing severe complications.

Main Methods:

  • Case report detailing clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management.
  • Review of relevant literature on Ludwig's angina.

Main Results:

  • The case presented with unusual features, highlighting diagnostic challenges.
  • Successful management involved intravenous antibiotics and surgical intervention.

Conclusions:

  • Ludwig's angina can be challenging to recognize clinically despite being a known entity.
  • Early identification and a low threshold for surgical intervention are critical for optimal patient outcomes.