"Ludwig's Angina" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
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Severe cellulitis of the submaxillary space with secondary involvement of the sublingual and submental space. It usually results from infection in the lower molar area or from a penetrating injury to the mouth floor. (From Dorland, 27th ed)
Descriptor ID |
D008158
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MeSH Number(s) |
C01.539.535 C07.465.433
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