O.O Gbolahan1, S. Olowookere2, A. Aboderin3 and O. Omopariola4
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Dr. O.O. Gbolahan
Dept of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,
College of Medicine,
University of Ibadan, Ibadan,
Oyo State, Nigeria
Email: gbolahanlere@yahoo.com
+2348051927142
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan
Department of Medicine, State Hospital, Osogbo, Osun State
Department of Microbiology, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State
Federal Medical Center, Ido-Ekiti, Ekiti State
ABSTRACT
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.
Keywords: Toothache, Acid chemical, Ludwig’s angina
