Deep neck space infections are really challenging to the otothinolaryngologist, intensivist and to the anesthetist for managing at a tertiary care center. Proper handling of such cases is needed in time to save the life of such patient. We reported a case 65 year female patient present with sudden onset of huge submental and submandibular swelling admitted in ICU with difficult intubation.
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