Cavernous sinus thrombosis caused by Streptococcus constellatus-associated Lemierre syndrome presenting as an isolated abducens nerve palsy
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajoc.2020.100592
Abstract: Purpose To describe a patient with Streptococcus constellatus-associated Lemierre syndrome complicated by eventual cavernous sinus thrombosis (CST) that manifested as an isolated abducens nerve palsy. Observations A patient with a history of heavy alcohol use… read more here.
Keywords: nerve palsy; streptococcus constellatus; lemierre syndrome; isolated abducens ... See more keywords
Lemierre’s syndrome associated with hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae: A case report and genomic characterization of the isolate
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DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2021.e01173
Abstract: We describe a case of Lemierre’s syndrome (LS) caused by a hypervirulent strain of Klebsiella pneumoniae in a 63-year-old female with hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes mellitus, who presented with right neck pain and fevers. Computerized… read more here.
Keywords: associated hypervirulent; pneumoniae; case; lemierre syndrome ... See more keywords
An unusual cause of Lemierre Syndrome.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jormas.2019.02.009
Abstract: Lemierre syndrome is a rare, grave and life-threatening disease characterized by a septic thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein. Fusobacterium necrophorum is the most causative germ but sometimes others germs can be responsible. The authors… read more here.
Keywords: lemierre syndrome; stomatology; unusual cause; cause lemierre ... See more keywords
Lemierre's syndrome caused by Streptococcus pyogenes in an elderly woman
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jvscit.2019.11.007
Abstract: Lemierre's syndrome is characterized by septic thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein. It typically presents in healthy adolescents or young adults, usually preceded by an oropharyngeal infection, with the most common offending pathogen being Fusobacterium… read more here.
Keywords: lemierre syndrome; caused streptococcus; streptococcus pyogenes; elderly woman ... See more keywords
Pediatric Patient with Lemierre Syndrome of the External Jugular Vein: Case Report and Literature Review
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DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1721337
Abstract: Introduction Lemierre syndrome (LS) involving the external jugular vein (EJV) is rare, and only a few cases have been reported in the literature. Objectives To report a case of LS involving the external jugular vein… read more here.
Keywords: literature; case; lemierre syndrome; external jugular ... See more keywords
Lemierre’s syndrome with muscle necrosis and chronic osteomyelitis
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DOI: 10.1080/08998280.2020.1864702
Abstract: Abstract Lemierre’s syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein and is caused by gram-negative anaerobes, primarily Fusobacterium necrophorum. We report a case of a 20-year-old man who developed chronic… read more here.
Keywords: chronic osteomyelitis; lemierre syndrome; necrosis chronic; syndrome muscle ... See more keywords
Some neck swellings are serious; a case of Lemierre’s Syndrome
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DOI: 10.1080/20009666.2017.1369375
Abstract: ABSTRACT Lemierre’s syndrome also termed post-anginal septicemia, is a disease characterized by internal jugular septic thrombophlebitis leading to Fusobacterium septicemia with multiple metastatic foci following an oropharyngeal infection. Diagnosis and management is challenging and can… read more here.
Keywords: lemierre syndrome; neck swellings; case lemierre; swellings serious ... See more keywords
Lemierre's Syndrome Due to the Zoonotic Anaerobe Bacteroides pyogenes: Case Report and Literature Review.
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DOI: 10.1093/jpids/piab001
Abstract: Although Fusobacterium necrophorum is well described as an emerging pathogen of acute mastoiditis in young children, infection with other anaerobes can lead to similar severe sequelae including intracranial and extracranial suppurative thrombophlebitis and sepsis. We… read more here.
Keywords: due zoonotic; lemierre syndrome; syndrome due; anaerobe bacteroides ... See more keywords
Jugular Vein Thrombosis and Anticoagulation Therapy in Lemierre’s Syndrome—A Post Hoc Observational and Population-Based Study of 82 Patients
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofaa585
Abstract: Abstract Background Lemierre’s syndrome is typically caused by Fusobacterium necrophorum where an oropharyngeal infection is followed by septic internal jugular vein thrombophlebitis with subsequent septic embolization. Yet, the pathogenesis of septic thrombophlebitis, differences dependent on… read more here.
Keywords: vein thrombosis; lemierre syndrome; patients jugular; jugular vein ... See more keywords
618: THE FORGOTTEN DISEASE: AN ATYPICAL CASE OF LEMIERRE SYNDROME PRESENTING AS A SHOULDER ABSCESS
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DOI: 10.1097/01.ccm.0000626212.22773.e5
Abstract: Introduction: Lemierre’s Syndrome (LS) is an acute oropharyngeal infection with secondary septic thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein (JV) and distant septic emboli. Formerly called “the forgotten disease,” it is a rare and potentially fatal… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; abscess; lemierre syndrome; left shoulder ... See more keywords
Complicated Fusobacterium Sinusitis: A Case Report.
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DOI: 10.1097/inf.0000000000001927
Abstract: Fusobacterium infections and Lemierre syndrome are traditionally associated with pharyngitis. We report 3 cases of Fusobacterium sinusitis that resulted in Pott puffy tumor. One of these cases also had Lemierre Syndrome. We encourage expansion of… read more here.
Keywords: complicated fusobacterium; fusobacterium sinusitis; lemierre syndrome; report ... See more keywords