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Lemierre syndrome-should we anticoagulate? A case report and review of the literature.

Authors :
Phua CK
Chadachan VM
Acharya R
Source :
The International journal of angiology : official publication of the International College of Angiology, Inc [Int J Angiol] 2013 Jun; Vol. 22 (2), pp. 137-42.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

Lemierre syndrome is an uncommon condition classically described in acute oropharyngeal infection with septic thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein and metastatic septic embolism particularly to the lungs. It is commonly described in young healthy adults with isolation of Fusobacterium necrophorum. We describe a case of Lemierre syndrome in a 50-year-old man with newly diagnosed diabetes mellitus presenting with a neck abscess secondary to Klebsiella pneumoniae. Our patient made good recovery to appropriate antimicrobial therapy, prompt surgical drainage, and anticoagulation. Anticoagulation remains controversial and we review the literature for its role in Lemierre syndrome.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1061-1711
Volume :
22
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The International journal of angiology : official publication of the International College of Angiology, Inc
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
24436600
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0033-1336828