Ludwig’s Angina following Self Application of an Acidic Chemical
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Ludwig's angina is a potentially life threatening diffuse cellulitis usually resulting from odontogenic infection. We report a case of Ludwig's angina resulting from self administration of an acidic chemical to treat toothache.
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