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
doaj +3 more sources
Skull base osteomyelitis and cranio-cervical junction instability as long-term sequelae of Lemierre syndrome: A case report [PDF]
IDCasesThe “classic” presentation of Lemierre syndrome is a post-anginal sepsis with internal jugular thrombophlebitis and metastatic infection caused by Fusobacterium necrophorum or other Fusobacterium species.
Saima Armana +7 more
doaj +2 more sources
Lemierre syndrome making an encore in the post-antibiotic era: A case report [PDF]
Journal of Family Medicine and Primary CareLemierre syndrome is a rare complication of an acute oropharyngeal infection. The disease is characterized by antecedent protracted pharyngitis, septic thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein, and secondary septic embolization to distant sites.
Leidi Pedraza Gonzalez +5 more
doaj +2 more sources
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
doaj +2 more sources
Expanding the clinical spectrum of Lemierre syndrome and Lemierre-like septic internal jugular vein thrombophlebitis: a four-case series [PDF]
Frontiers in MedicineIntroductionLemierre syndrome is a rare but potentially life-threatening condition, characterized by septic thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein and classically following an oropharyngeal infection.
Abdullah Alyousef +8 more
doaj +2 more sources
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
doaj +2 more sources
Pediatric Lemierre syndrome of rhinosinusogenic origin complicated by bilateral cavernous sinus thrombosis: A case report [PDF]
IDCasesBackground: Lemierre syndrome is a rare but potentially life-threatening septic thrombophlebitis classically following an oropharyngeal infection, most often associated with Fusobacterium necrophorum.
Adam El Hassouni +4 more
doaj +2 more sources
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
doaj +2 more sources
Anticoagulation therapy for Lemierre syndrome: a comprehensive review and individual participant data analysis [PDF]
Thrombosis JournalBackground Lemierre’s syndrome is a life-threatening infection characterized by septic thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein and septic embolism.
Haruka Tsuda +6 more
doaj +2 more sources
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
doaj +2 more sources