Journal of the Belgian Society of Radiology, 2022 Teaching Point: Lemierre syndrome is a rare complication of bacterial pharyngitis with cervical thrombophlebitis leading to pulmonary abcesses; the radiologist may have a key role.
Axel Boyer +2 more
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Lemierre syndrome causing empyema and pulmonary embolism: A reemerging disease from a bygone era? [PDF]
Clinical Case Reports, 2023 Key Clinical Message Long considered a “forgotten disease” of a bygone era, the apparent reemergence of Lemierre syndrome highlights the need for awareness of this rare condition to ensure timely diagnosis and treatment.
Shalvin Singh Jassal +2 more
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An unusual case of Lemierre syndrome – One pathogen or two? [PDF]
IDCases, 2021 Lemierre syndrome, or septic thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein, is a rare disease that affects healthy young adults following an episode of pharyngitis or other upper respiratory disease.
Michael O’Shaughnessy +2 more
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Lung abscess as a complication of Lemierre Syndrome in adolescents: a single center case reports and review of the literature [PDF]
Italian Journal of Pediatrics, 2023 Background Fusobacterium necrophorum is an anaerobic, gram-negative, non-motile, filamentous, non-spore forming bacillus found in the oral cavity, gastrointestinal tract, and female genital tract, responsible of a rare disease named Lemierre Syndrome ...
Laura Venditto +9 more
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Lemierre syndrome: a hidden complication of sore throats [PDF]
International Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2023 Background Lemierre syndrome is a rare but potentially life-threatening condition characterized by septic thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein, most commonly caused by Fusobacterium necrophorum.
Naheel A. AlAmer, Wasan F. AlMarzouq
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An atypical presentation of lemierre syndrome of urogenital source [PDF]
IDCases, 2021 Lemierre syndrome has classically been described as septic thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular veins resulting from primary oropharyngeal disease caused by Fusobacterium necrophorum. However, many cases have been reported of the syndrome originating
Abhishek Thakur, Wenjing Chen
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Central nervous system complications: atypical manifestation of Lemierre syndrome [PDF]
BMC NeurologyLemierre syndrome is a systemic suppurative infectious disease caused by septic thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein. Because multiple organs can be involved, diagnosis is often challenging, and treatment may be delayed.
Pan Chengyu +3 more
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Lemierre Syndrome: A Meta-analysis
International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology, 2020 Introduction Lemierre syndrome, or postpharyngitis anaerobic sepsis, is an infrequent but life-threatening infection that often involves thrombosis of the internal jugular vein.
Mitchell R Gore
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Atypical Lemierre syndrome with thrombophlebitis of the external jugular vein: A case report [PDF]
IDCasesLemierre syndrome is a rare and potentially fatal complication of acute oropharyngeal infection, typically causing thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein and sepsis. We present the case of a 65-year-old female patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Yaimari José Treminio Juárez +1 more
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Lemierre Syndrome Associated with Streptococcus constellatus and Atypical Vascular Involvement: A Case Report and Review of the Literature [PDF]
Infectious Disease ReportsBackground: Lemierre syndrome is a rare and life-threatening disease. It is characterized by septic thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein, historically associated with Fusobacterium necrophorum infection.
Luca Pipitò +10 more
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