Amorim, J.2011-06-292011-06-292011-03Nascer e Crescer 2011; 20(1): 53-540872-0754http://hdl.handle.net/10400.16/711ABSTRACT A 17 year-old-girl was referred to our department because of facial swelling, trismus and pain. She had had previous drainage of the swelling and was on antibioticotherapy. Ludwigs angina was diagnosed; the orthopanthomagraphy showed dental abscess and caries. She had intravenous antibiotherapy and dental extraction with resolution of the condition.porLudwig’s Anginacervical abscesstrismusantibioticsjournal article