Lemierre's syndrome or re-emerging disease: Case report and literature review

INTRODUCTIONLemierre's syndrome is a rare and potentially fatal entity characterized by the spread of an oropharyngeal infection, with secondary suppurative thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein and septic emboli. PRESENTATION OF CASEWe discuss the case of a 52-year-old male who develop...

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Published in:International journal of surgery case reports 2021, Vol.78, p.151-154
Main Authors: Chaker, Kaoutar, Berrada, Omar, Lyoubi, Mouna, Oukessou, Youssef, Abada, Reda Allah, Rouadi, Sami, Roubal, Mohammed, Mahtar, Mohammed
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Language:English
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Summary:INTRODUCTIONLemierre's syndrome is a rare and potentially fatal entity characterized by the spread of an oropharyngeal infection, with secondary suppurative thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein and septic emboli. PRESENTATION OF CASEWe discuss the case of a 52-year-old male who developed Lemierre's syndrome following peritonsillar abscess. He presented with submandibular and submental swelling extending into the neck. His management included; incision and drainage of the abscesses; and prolonged anticoagulant therapy. CONCLUSIONThe incidence of Lemierre's disease appears to be increasing, perhaps due to ignorance of the disease by many clinicians, and diagnosis is often delayed with potentially fatal consequences.
ISSN:2210-2612
2210-2612
DOI:10.1016/j.ijscr.2020.12.015