Ludwig's Angina Infection In A Child: A Cause For Concern

Authors

  • W C Ngeow Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22452/adum.vol6no1.8

Keywords:

Ludwig's angina, caries, airway, child

Abstract

Ludwig's angina is a rare type of facial infection usually reported in adults. This paper presents a case of Ludwig's angina infection occurring in a 3 year-old Malay boy. The dentists must be able to detect such presentation early. Hospitalisation for monitoring of airway is essential.

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Published

1999-12-31

Issue

Section

Case Report