Abstract

AMORIM, José M. S.. Oral pathology case. Nascer e Crescer [online]. 2011, vol.20, n.1, pp.53-54. ISSN 0872-0754.

A 17 year-old-girl was referred to our department because of facial swelling, trismus and pain. She had had previous drainage of the swelling and was on antibioticotherapy. Ludwigs angina was diagnosed; the orthopanthomagraphy showed dental abscess and caries. She had intravenous antibiotherapy and dental extraction with resolution of the condition.

Keywords : Ludwig’s Angina; cervical abscess; trismus; antibiotics.

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