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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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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A Rare and Dangerous Combination of COVID-19, Lemierre Syndrome, and Carotid Pseudoaneurysm: A Case Report [PDF]
Vascular Specialist InternationalLemierre syndrome is a rare complication of oropharyngeal infection that causes septic thrombophlebitis in the internal jugular vein. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, this condition has been dangerously overlooked and poses an even greater ...
Panagitsa Christoforou +6 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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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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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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Clarifying the Diagnostic Criteria for Lemierre Syndrome [PDF]
Clinical Case ReportsThis letter clarifies the case definition of Lemierre syndrome and emphasizes that this case represents an otogenic infection with internal jugular vein thrombosis.
Steven H. Yale +2 more
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Lemierre's syndrome—A diagnostic challenge
Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease, 2023 In this case report, we present a young man with Lemierre's syndrome, which is a potentially fatal condition most commonly caused by the bacterium Fusobacterium necrophorum. When Lemierre's syndrome is suspected, it is important to consider X-ray, ultrasound, and CT scan, as they can bring tremendous diagnostic value.
Martin Bedan
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