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The case report presents a rare and unusual cause of ______'s angina.
The case report presents a rare and unusual cause of ______'s angina.
Ludwig's
The patient presented with a ______ phlegmon that led to parapharyngeal and floor-of-mouth abscess.
The patient presented with a ______ phlegmon that led to parapharyngeal and floor-of-mouth abscess.
tonsillar
The DOI of the case report is ______.
The DOI of the case report is ______.
10.1002/ccr3.6325
The case report was accepted on ______.
The case report was accepted on ______.
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The author of the case report is ______.
The author of the case report is ______.
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Match the following deep neck space infections with their descriptions:
Match the following deep neck space infections with their descriptions:
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Match the following complications with their effects:
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Match the following terms with their anatomic locations:
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Match the following signs and symptoms with their associated infections:
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Match the following types of neck infections with their possible causes:
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Study Notes
Case Report Overview
- The case report discusses a rare and unusual cause of Ludwig's angina, which was secondary to tonsillar phlegmon, presenting as parapharyngeal and floor-of-mouth abscesses.
Ludwig's Angina
- Ludwig's angina is a severe, rapidly progressing infection of the submandibular and sublingual spaces.
- It can be caused by various microorganisms, including unusual ones.
Complications
- Peritonsillar abscess can be complicated by Ludwig's angina.
- Tonsillar phlegmon can lead to parapharyngeal and floor-of-mouth abscesses, which can cause Ludwig's angina.
Publication Details
- The case report was published in a journal with a DOI of 10.1002/ccr3.6325.
- The report was received on 17 April 2022, revised on 23 August 2022, and accepted on 26 August 2022.
Case Report Summary
- The report presents a rare case of Ludwig's angina, a severe and rapidly progressing infection of the submandibular space.
- The infection was caused by a peritonsillar abscess that was complicated by Ludwig's angina.
Associations and Causes
- Tonsillar phlegmon was identified as the rare and unusual cause of Ludwig's angina.
- Parapharyngeal and floor-of-mouth abscesses were secondary to tonsillar phlegmon.
References and Publication Details
- The case report was published in the Journal of General and Family Medicine in 2021 (volume 22, issue 5, pages 298-299).
- The DOI (Digital Object Identifier) for the report is 10.1002/ccr3.6325.
- The report was received on April 17, 2022, revised on August 23, 2022, and accepted on August 26, 2022.
Related Research and Reviews
- A related study by Bhavesh V. (doi: 10.1001/archotol.125.5.599) provides additional information on the topic.
- A clinical review of Ludwig's angina was conducted by Srirompotong S and Art-Smart T, offering further insight into the condition.
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This quiz is based on a medical case study published in the Journal of General and Family Medicine. It discusses a peritonsillar abscess that leads to Ludwig's angina. Test your knowledge of these medical conditions and their complications.
