Research Article | Open Access
Case Report on Ludwig Angina in a Case of Diabetes Mellitus
Kalyani Taksande , Priya Rewatkar, Roshan Umate , Tejaswee Lohakare
Pages: 4458-4461
Abstract
Introduction: Ludwig's angina (latin: Angina ludovici) is a type of severe cellulitis involving the floor of the mouth and is often caused by bacterial sources. Early in the infection, floor of the mouth raises due to swelling, leading to difficulty swallowing saliva. As a result, patients may present with difficulty speaking and drooling. As the condition worsens, the airway may be compromised and hardening of the spaces on both sides of the tongue may develop. Overall, this condition has a rapid onset over a few hours
Keywords
Ludwig angina and diabetes mellitus, tracheostomy.