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Journal of Clinical Case Reports

ISSN: 2165-7920

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A Case Report of Cellulitis of the Mouth Floor Presenting as Necrotizing Fasciitis

Abstract

Luo Huang, Hui Qin, Ling Qiu, Kexiong Ouyang and Xiuyi Yang*

Cellulitis of the mouth floor can seldom be complicated by necrotizing fasciitis. Cellulitis of the mouth floor that has been identified in association with necrotizing fasciitis tends to arise in cervicofacial region of patients who have predisposing factors. But this article describes a rare case of cellulitis of the mouth floor causing necrotizing fasciitis in a healthy woman. The clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment are discussed in detail.

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