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DeCS
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Descriptor English:
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Ludwig's Angina
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Descriptor Spanish:
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angina de Ludwig
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Angina de Ludwig
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Synonyms English:
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Angina, Ludwig's
Ludwig Angina
Ludwigs Angina
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Tree Number:
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C01.539.535
C07.465.433
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Definition English:
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Severe cellulitis of the submaxillary space with secondary involvement of the sublingual and submental space. It usually results from infection in the lower molar area or from a penetrating injury to the mouth floor. (From Dorland, 27th ed) |
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Indexing Annotation English:
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submaxillary cellulitis
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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8333
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Unique Identifier:
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D008158
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Occurrence in VHL:
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Similar:
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DeCS
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