Necrotizing fasciitis in association with Ludwig's angina: a case report
SDJ-Saudi Dental Journal [The]. 2011; 23 (3): 157-160
in English
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| ID: emr-124055
ABSTRACT
A 28 year old male diabetic patient developed Ludwig's angina which subsequently evolved into cervicofacial necrotizing fasciitis. The differential characteristic of Ludwig's angina and cervicofacial necrotizing fasciitis, as it relates to this rare presentation is discussed. The clinical and radiological features, pathophysiology, diagnosis and the management that resulted in a successful outcome are presented
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Index:
IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Fasciitis, Necrotizing
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Diabetes Mellitus
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Ludwig's Angina
Type of study:
Case report
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Saudi Dent. J.
Year:
2011
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