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Purpose: The aim of this study is to describe the role of imaging in the medical care of Lemierre Syndrome and to describe its US, CT and MRI features., Patients and Methods: Files of patients diagnosed with Lemierre Syndrome between 2005 and 2011 at CHUV hospital have been analysed retrospectively to define its imaging semiology., Results: IJV thrombosis was demonstrated by US, CT and MRI. Septic pulmonary emboli were detected by CT. Complications of the Lemierre Syndrome were depicted by MR and CT., Conclusion: US, CT or MR evidence of IJV thrombosis and chest CT suggestive of septic emboli, should lead the physician to diagnose Lemierre Syndrome, which in case of insufficient therapy can lead to death.

The word "minimal" or "mild" hearing loss seems to imply that their effects are mild or negligible. The literature supports that they can have a significant impact on educative end educational development of young children and contribute to problems in fields of social function, communication and educational achievement. Unilateral hearing loss in children has been considered for long to be of little consequence. In fact it causes problems in speech and language development, speech understanding, especially in noisy environments, and school results. Early diagnosis, follow-up during preschool and school ages are mandatory.

Cervical lymphadenitis is common in childhood and is a frequent source of consultation at the pediatrician's or ENT's office. It is usually caused by a viral upper respiratory tract infection and is self limited. In children with subacute or chronic cervical lymphadenitis which fails to respond to conventional antibiotics, infection due to atypical mycobacteria should always be considered. Infections occur predominantly in an otherwise healthy child of 1 to 5 years of age. The early diagnosis is essential as the treatment of choice is early surgical excision before skin necrosis and fistula occur. This article reviews the specific clinical manifestations, diagnostic tools and treatment of lymphadenitis due to atypical mycobacteria.