Ludwig's angina complicating pregnancy: an unusual presentation

Aruna Singh; Pradip Kumar Saha; Abhay Kumar; Rashmi Bagga; Neha Chauhan

doi:10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20240496

Authors

Aruna Singh Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India
Pradip Kumar Saha Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India
Abhay Kumar Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India
Rashmi Bagga Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India
Neha Chauhan Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20240496

Keywords:

Ludwig angina, Pregnancy, Odontogenic infection, Acute renal failure, Dental caries

Abstract

Pregnancy is a state of several physiological changes, which predisposes many to oral health problems. However, the majority of pregnant women do not receive oral health counseling. Pregnant women who receive inadequate dental care are at risk for odontogenic infections, which can have serious consequences. Here we are presenting a case of 32 weeks pregnancy with Ludwig's angina complicated by acute renal failure.

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