Lemierre’s syndrome
Joint Authors
al-Duwaiki, Suad Marhun
al-Barwani, Alya Sarhan
Taif, Sawsan
Source
Issue
Vol. 33, Issue 6 (30 Nov. 2018), pp.523-526, 4 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2018-11-30
Country of Publication
Oman
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Lemierre’s syndrome is a rare, life-threatening condition, which may be fatal if not properly treated.
This disease refers to thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein, which is the result of bacterial sore throat infection (usually in the form of pharyngitis) that extends into the parapharyngeal space.
However, it can result from other infective foci in the ear, nose, parotid glands, and paranasal sinuses.
The bacteria typically responsible is Fusobacterium necrophorum.
Here, we describe a case of Lemierre’s syndrome that occurred in a 20-year-old female who presented with neurological deficits following a two-week history of upper respiratory tract infection.
Our case displayed typical findings of this rare condition with a review of the previous literature and also to emphasize the importance of high index of suspicion to reduce the mortality of this disease.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Duwaiki, Suad Marhun& al-Barwani, Alya Sarhan& Taif, Sawsan. 2018. Lemierre’s syndrome. Oman Medical Journal،Vol. 33, no. 6, pp.523-526.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-880706
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Duwaiki, Suad Marhun…[et al.]. Lemierre’s syndrome. Oman Medical Journal Vol. 33, no. 6 (Nov. 2018), pp.523-526.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-880706
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Duwaiki, Suad Marhun& al-Barwani, Alya Sarhan& Taif, Sawsan. Lemierre’s syndrome. Oman Medical Journal. 2018. Vol. 33, no. 6, pp.523-526.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-880706
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 525-526
Record ID
BIM-880706