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ABSTRACT This case report describes a novel presentation of Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans causing deep neck abscess, mediastinitis, and deep vein thrombosis. Clinicians should be aware that this organism can cause invasive extra‐oral infection.
Joshua Sia, Carly Hughes
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Lemierre's Syndrome Caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae: Case Report and Review of the Literature
Axial contrast‐enhanced chest CT demonstrating multiple peripheral cavitary nodules and consolidations, predominantly in the right lower lobe, consistent with septic pulmonary emboli (arrows). ABSTRACT Klebsiella pneumoniae is an uncommon but increasingly recognized cause of Lemierre's syndrome, a condition classically associated with Fusobacterium ...
Abril Aguilar Guerrero +1 more
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Introduction Lemierre’s syndrome, characterized by internal jugular vein thrombosis and secondary septic emboli following an oropharyngeal infection, is mainly caused by Fusobacterium necrophorum. We report a case of Lemierre’s syndrome caused by Porphyromonas asaccharolytica, resulting in pulmonary septic embolism, acute respiratory failure ...
Alexis Krin +5 more
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A Case of Lemierre Syndrome Following Oropharyngeal Infection [PDF]
Lemierre syndrome is characterized by a history of recent oropharyngeal infection, clinical or radiological evidence of internal jugular vein thrombosis, and isolation of pathogens, mainly Fusobacterium necrophorum.
하종균, 박상철
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Lemierre syndrome: case report
Lemierre syndrome is characterized by septic thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein, after an oropharyngeal infection, with septic embolization to the lungs or other organs.
Linda Luísa Barasuol (5996711) +6 more
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Background Descending necrotizing mediastinitis (DNM) is a relatively uncommon complication of deep neck infections. However, with inappropriate use of antibiotics, steroids, or underlying medical problems such as immunocompromised conditions, this type of infection can become life‐threatening.
Feras Al Lami +3 more
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Bilateral abducens nerve palsy due to septic thrombophlebitis
Purpose: To report a case of septic thrombophlebitis producing bilateral abducens nerve palsy. Observation: A 65 year-old woman with recent sinus surgery experienced the onset of horizontal diplopia during treatment for bacteremia. Computer tomography of
Vincent N. Vu +2 more
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Severe Sepsis After Vaginal Delivery: A Case Report
Background Complications of pregnancy and childbearing are one of the most important public health concerns worldwide. Postpartum sepsis remains a leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. Early recognition and timely intervention, including surgical source control, when necessary, are critical for improving outcomes.
Maryam Dehghan, Suraiya Saleem
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Lemierre syndrome is a complication of oropharyngeal infection and consists of a combination of internal jugular vein septic thrombophlebitis with septicaemia and distant septic emboli (mainly in the lungs). We describe an atypical case with facial vein and anterior jugular vein thrombophlebitis.A 34-year-old woman attended the emergency room with ...
Risoud, M. +3 more
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A Severe Case of Lemierre Syndrome with Streptococcus constellatus Infection [PDF]
A 76-year-old Japanese male presenting with high fever, headache, and disturbance of consciousness was hospitalized. Contrast computed tomography revealed thrombophlebitis in the internal jugular vein and abscesses in the posterior neck region, pharynx ...
Hashiguchi, Kohji +6 more
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