Lemierre's syndrome secondary to fusobacterium necrophorum in an immunocompetent patient: A rare case

Lemierre's syndrome secondary to fusobacterium necrophorum in an immunocompetent patient: A rare case

Lemierre syndrome is a rare and life-threatening condition that typically arises secondary to an oropharyngeal infection, progressing to thrombosis of the internal jugular vein and dissemination of septic emboli, most commonly to the lungs. Diagnosis is confirmed via contrast-enhanced cervicothoraci...

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Main Authors: Saad Bouchlarhem, Mohammed Amine Rabhi, Amine Salek, Achraf Amine Sbai, Drissia Benfadil, Azeddine Lachkar, Fahd El Ayoubi El Idrissi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-06-01
Series:Radiology Case Reports
Subjects:
Lemierre's disease
Coexisting dental and tonsillar abscess
Septic emboli
Anticoagulation
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043325000482
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