Death from overwhelming odontogenic sepsis: a case report.
A case of fatal Ludwig's angina from an odontogenic origin complicated by chronic lymphocytic leukaemia is presented. This case highlights that death from odontogenic infection is a reality, particularly in those with systemic disease causing immunocompromise. Early surgical intervention, aggressive intravenous antimicrobial therapy and supportive care is imperative.
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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Clarendon Way, Leeds, UK. lachlan_carter@hotmail.com
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D000368:Aged; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000150:complications*; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006801:Humans; D016867:Immunocompromised Host; D015451:Leukemia, Lymphocytic, Chronic, B-Cell / Q000150:complications*; D008158:Ludwig's Angina / Q000382:microbiology*; D008297:Male; D018805:Sepsis / Q000382:microbiology*; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000150:complications; D034363:Viridans Streptococci