Question

27-year-old female, complains of a sore tongue with whitish material around tongue piercing stud and bad taste in mouth. She has regular dental care until recently. Supplemental History: Intraoral examination shows suppuration around tongue piercing jewelry due to a localized infection.

Answer 1

Answer:

Ludwig's angina

Explanation:

This question is incomplete, the full question should read:

27-year-old female, complains of a sore tongue with whitish material around tongue piercing stud and bad taste in mouth. She has regular dental care until recently. Supplemental History: Intraoral examination shows suppuration around tongue piercing jewelry due to a localized infection.

Which of the following infections could occur secondarily in this patient due to the present situation with her tongue?  

A.Gingival abscess

B.Ludwig's angina

C.Maxillary sinus infection

D.Pericoronitis

In this question the correct answer is B: Ludwig's angina. Ludwig's angina is a bacterial infection that is found under the tongue, on the floor of the mouth. It can be treated and cured, however, if left untreated, it can be fatal.