Radiological assessment of a rare potentially lethal acute neck infection in emergency: Ludwig’s angina (A case report)

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Case Report

Author Details : Aastha Makkar, Monika Sharma*, Anchal Sharma, Pooja Thakur, Vipin Gupta

Volume : 8, Issue : 1, Year : 2022

Article Page : 28-31

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijmi.2022.008

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Abstract

Ludwig angina is a potentially lethal acute cellulitis of the floor of the mouth and neck, including submandibular, submental and sublingual spaces and ultimately leading to airway obstruction. Computed tomography (CT) of the neck with upper thorax has been used in emergency once the airway obstruction is secured to evaluate the severity of the infection, to assess any abscess and mediastinal extension. Therefore knowledge of imaging features of Ludwig’s angina is essential to ensure an accurate diagnosis and initiation of early treatment. CT also plays an important role in evaluation for need of surgical intervention. However, MRI is superior to CT because of its excellent soft tissue contrast and demonstration of various fascial compartments' involvement.

Keywords: Computed tomography, Dental, Infection, Ludwig's Angina, Magnetic Resonance imaging

How to cite : Makkar A, Sharma M, Sharma A, Thakur P, Gupta V, Radiological assessment of a rare potentially lethal acute neck infection in emergency: Ludwig’s angina (A case report). IP Int J Maxillofac Imaging 2022;8(1):28-31

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