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Case Report

J Korean Pediatr Soc. 1982;25(1):89-91. Published online January 31, 1982.

A Case of Ludwig Angina.

Dong Won Lee¹, Jin Woo Han¹, Woo Gill Lee¹

¹Department of Pediatrics, Hanyang University College of Medicine Seoul, Korea.

Abstract

Ludwig angina is known as rapidly spreading, diffuse, gangrenous cellulitis of submandibular, submental and sublingual spaces and upper cervical region. We have experienced a case of Ludwig angina in 7 years old female child and reviewed the pertinent literautres briefly.

Keywords :Ludwig angina