European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

INFECTED RADICULAR CYST CAUSING LUDWIG'S ANGINA: EARLY RECOGNITION AND AVARICIOUSNESS CAN REDUCE FATALITY

*Dr. Madhumita Srivastava, Dr. Gaurav Vishal and Dr. Sanjoy Chowdhury

ABSTRACT

Ludwig’s angina relatively, uncommon remains a potentially life-threatening condition due to the risk of impending airway obstruction, so early identification and management of Ludwig’s angina is extremely important. Here we present a case of Ludwig angina which was associated with infected radicular cyst in lower anterior region and was well managed via flexible fiberoptic nasal intubation, incision and drainage under complete antibiotic coverage.

Keywords: Radicular cyst, Ludwig’s angina, management.