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)
Mouth Abnormalities +
Mouth Neoplasms +
mucositis +
noma +
oral candidiasis
oral cavity carcinoma in situ +
Oral Fistula +
oral hairy leukoplakia
Oral Hemorrhage +
oral leukoedema
Oral Lichen Planus
Oral Manifestations +
oral mucosa leukoplakia +
oral submucous fibrosis
oral tuberculosis
Oral Ulcer
orbital cellulitis
Orofacial Granulomatosis
paracoccidioidomycosis +
Perifolliculitis Capitis Abscedens Et Suffodiens, Familial
periodontal disease +
salivary gland disease +
scleredema adultorum
stomatitis +
tongue disease +
tooth disease +
Trichomonas tenax trichomoniasis
Wells Syndrome
Synonyms
Exact Synonyms:
Ludwig angina
;
Ludwigs angina
;
cellulitis of floor of mouth