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Ludwig's Angina

Jesus Romero¹, Sherif Elkattawy¹, Ana Romero¹

¹Trinitas Regional Medical Center, Elizabeth, NJ, USA.

European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine

|July 13, 2022

Abstract:

Ludwig's angina is a bacterial infection of the tongue and floor of the mouth. It can be life-threatening if not treated promptly. Treatment includes IV antibiotics and, in some cases, surgical intervention. In this report, we describe a case with an unusual presentation. Early recognition of the condition in such cases is vital to prevent potential complications.

Learning Points:

Ludwig's angina, even though a well-established clinical entity, can be hard to recognize clinically.Early recognition of the condition is vital for the prevention of complications.A low threshold for surgical treatment should be maintained when surgery is indicated.

Keywords:

Ludwig’s angina airway obstruction bacterial infection

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