Lemierre's Syndrome Associated with Septic Pulmonary Embolism: A Case Report

Görmüş, Niyazi; Durgut, Kadir; Özergin, Ufuk; Ödev, Kemal; Solak, Hasan

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“…The F. necrophorum bacteria is a commensal organism of the oropharynx commonly associated with Lemierre’s syndrome, which is a disorder characterized by acute oropharyngeal infection with secondary septic thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein and metastatic infection to the lungs and joints [9]. Septic pulmonary embolism has also been described with this syndrome [10]. Though not a primary complaint, the patient in case 2 complained of a sore throat in addition to a nonproductive cough, fever, and chills.…”

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Septic thrombophlebitis with acute osteomyelitis in adolescent children: a report of two cases and review of the literature

2008

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The triad of acute osteomyelitis, deep venous thrombophlebitis, and septic pulmonary embolism is a rare, but life-threatening syndrome in children that requires prompt recognition and treatment. We report two cases of acute osteomyelitis complicated by septic thrombophlebitis and pulmonary emboli. Both patients required operative drainage to remove the septic focus. Recognition of any one component of the triad should prompt a search for the other associated disorders. Aggressive management with early antibiotic administration, anticoagulation, and surgical debridement can be life saving.

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Septic thrombophlebitis with acute osteomyelitis in adolescent children: a report of two cases and review of the literature

2008

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“…Lemierre syndrome is a well-known, nonetheless rarely identified, cause of IJVT that was first described in 1936. This syndrome is characterized by IJVT after oropharyngeal infection, and septic thrombosis associated with bacteremia is the norm [2]. Although the incidence of Lemierre syndrome has fallen significantly due to the liberal use of antibiotics, it still occurs especially in patients with low socioeconomic status [4].…”

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“…Internal jugular vein thrombosis (IJVT) is an elusive vascular disease that is rarely seen, with potentially lethal complications such as sepsis and pulmonary embolism [1]. Some precipitating conditions for IJVT include trauma, protracted intravenous (IV) catheterization, recurrent IV injections, polycythemia, neck dissection, radiotherapy, hypercoagulability as a paraneoplastic syndrome, IV drug abuse, deep neck infections, oropharyngeal infections and spontaneous occlusions [2]. The two leading causes of IJVT are iatrogenic trauma secondary to jugular vein catheterization, and repeated IV injections by drug users [1,3].…”

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Spontaneous Internal Jugular Vein Thrombosis: A Case Report

Serinken

Karcıoğlu

Korkmaz

2010

The Kaohsiung J of Med Scie

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Internal jugular vein thrombosis (IJVT) is an elusive vascular disease that is rarely seen, with potentially lethal complications such as sepsis and pulmonary embolism. Spontaneous IJVT is considered when no apparent predisposing cause of thrombosis is present. A previously healthy, 31-year-old woman presented to the university-based emergency department because of painless swelling in the right anterior side of her neck. Physical examination revealed a painless, soft and immobile mass in the right anterior side of her neck beneath the sternocleidomastoid muscle, without hyperemia or local heat. On ultrasonographic examination, a hyperechogenic mass was visualized around the thoracic entrance of the right internal jugular vein, which was suggestive of a thrombus. The patient was administered intravenous antibiotic and low-molecular-weight heparin followed by oral coumadin as anticoagulant therapy. Her complaints were relieved within 5 days. She was completely well after 6 months. Venous thrombosis generally results from impaired blood flow locally or systemically that leads to activation of coagulation. Primary care physicians should sustain a high index of suspicion in patients who present with undiagnosed swelling in the neck, or other signs and symptoms attributed to IJVT.

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“…The most common site of metastatic infection is the lungs. This may be associated with bilateral pulmonary infiltrates, pleural effusion, empyema and lung abscess or multiple cavitating lung lesions 1620242829. Other complications described include pneumatoceles, pneumothorax and adult respiratory distress syndrome.…”

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A case of Lemierre syndrome

Alherabi

2009

Annals of Saudi Medicine

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Lemierre's Syndrome Associated with Septic Pulmonary Embolism: A Case Report

Cited by 23 publications

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Septic thrombophlebitis with acute osteomyelitis in adolescent children: a report of two cases and review of the literature

Septic thrombophlebitis with acute osteomyelitis in adolescent children: a report of two cases and review of the literature

Spontaneous Internal Jugular Vein Thrombosis: A Case Report

A case of Lemierre syndrome

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