TEST QUESTION: Neck Swelling

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D) Ludwig’s angina

 

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  • Ludwig’s angina often develops after a tooth infection or other infection of the mouth (such as pericoronitis).
  • The floor of the mouth develops into a cellulitis.
  • Often there is neck swelling, pain at floor of mouth, fever, neck pain, erythematous neck.
  • It can leading to difficulties with breathing.
  • This diagnosis is consider an emergency

 


OTHER ANSWERS:

A) Herpetic whitlow: is on the finger. It’s caused by herpes simplex virus. It’s painful and one would usually see blisters on finger

B) Pericoronitis: is the gum/tissue swollen around/near the wisdom tooth. Can cause severe pain & trismus

C) Ramsey Hunt Syndrome: Shingles that involves the facial nerve near the ear. These patients usually have a painful rash and sometimes facial paralysis. The can also have hearing loss as well.

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