MeSH definition : 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); Severe cellulitis of the submaxillary space with secondary involvement of the perimandibular
spaces. It usually results from infection in the lower molar area or from an infection
following a penetrating injury to the MOUTH FLOOR.;
MeSH synonym : ludwigs angina; angina, ludwig's; ludwig angina; Submandibular Space Infection; Submandibular Space Infections;
CISMeF synonym : Ludwig;
MeSH annotation : submaxillary cellulitis;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ludwig's angina;
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) Severe cellulitis of the submaxillary space with secondary involvement of the perimandibular
spaces. It usually results from infection in the lower molar area or from an infection
following a penetrating injury to the MOUTH FLOOR.