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Case report The purpose of this paper is to present an atypical case of Ludwig’s angina, whose initial presentation suggested a diagnosis of a large laryngeal tumor. The patient, 62 years old, without other known pathologies, came to the Emergency Room with severe dyspnea, dysphagia, high fever, and severe hypoxemia. It enters in respiratory arrest and dies less than 24 hours after the initial presentation. During autopsy were found signs of infection in the floor of the mouth, trachea, epiglottis, larynx, and adjacent tissues.

The infective process lead to an erosion of a branch of the thyroid artery, leading to a hemorrhage in close contact with the larynx, that caused the pseudo-tumor pattern initially identified in the ER.

Ludwig's angina Synonyms Angina Ludovici Swelling in the area in a person with Ludwig's angina., Symptoms Fever, pain, a raised tongue, trouble swallowing, neck swelling Airway compromise Usual onset Rapid Based on symptoms and examination, Treatment,,, Ludwig's angina is a type of severe involving the floor of the mouth. Early on the floor of the mouth is raised and there is difficulty swallowing saliva, which may run from the person's mouth. As the condition worsens, the airway may be compromised with hardening of the spaces on both sides of the tongue. This condition has a rapid onset over hours. The majority of cases follow a. Other causes include a,, cut or piercing inside the mouth,. It is a spreading infection of connective tissue through tissue spaces, normally with virulent and invasive organisms.

It specifically involves the,,. Prevention is by appropriate dental care including management of dental infections.

Initial treatment is generally with. In more advanced cases or may be required. With the advent of antibiotics in 1940s, improved oral and dental hygiene, and more aggressive surgical approach, the rates and risk of death among those infected has significantly reduced.

It is named after a German physician,, who first described this condition in 1836. Contents • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Signs and symptoms [ ] Ludwig's angina is a form of severe diffuse with bilateral involvement, primarily of the submandibular space with the sublingual and submental spaces also being involved. It presents with an acute onset and spreads very rapidly meaning early diagnosis and immediate treatment planning is key to saving lives. The external signs may include bilateral lower facial around the mandible and upper neck.

Signs inside the mouth may include elevation of the floor of mouth due to sublingual space involvement and posterior displacement of the tongue, creating the potential for a compromised airway. Additional symptoms may include painful neck swelling, tooth pain,, shortness of breath, fever, and general malaise. Stridor,, and may also be seen when an impending airway crisis is nearing. Cause [ ] The most prevalent cause of Ludwig's angina is odontogenic, accounting for approximately 75% to 90% of cases. Infections of the lower second and third molars are usually implicated due to their roots extending inferiorly below the mylohyoid muscle. Periapical abscesses of these teeth also result in lingual cortical penetration, leading to submandibular infection. However, oral ulcerations, infections of oral malignancy, mandible fracture, bilateral sialolithiasis-related submandibular gland infection, and penetrating injuries of the mouth floor have also been reported as potential causes of Ludwig's angina.

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