PATHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The submandibular space can be affected by many disease processes including acute and chronic infections. These infections can lead to a suppurative process occurring within the submandibular space. Infections within the submandibular space can spread along fascial planes into the neck and into the mediastinum.

Detailed explanation-2: -People with a submandibular space infection have pain and tenderness under the tongue and/or under the jaw. The pain is worse with opening the mouth or swallowing. Fever and chills are common. Later, swelling worsens, which may cause drooling and noisy breathing.

Detailed explanation-3: -Submandibular space infection is a rapidly spreading, bilateral, indurated cellulitis occurring in the suprahyoid soft tissues, the floor of the mouth, and both sublingual and submaxillary spaces without abscess formation.