Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Lemierre's syndrome with a rare complication of cervical epidural abscess. |
| Authors: |
Miyoshi, Seigo1 (AUTHOR) miyoshi.seigo.jv@mail.hosp.go.jp, Semba, Mayuko1 (AUTHOR), Tanabe, Miyuki1 (AUTHOR), Sato, Chika1 (AUTHOR), Watanabe, Akira1 (AUTHOR), Ito, Ryoji1 (AUTHOR), Abe, Masahiro1 (AUTHOR) |
| Source: |
Oxford Medical Case Reports. Jun2024, Vol. 2024 Issue 6, p1-3. 3p. |
| Subject Terms: |
*SYNDROMES, *EPIDURAL abscess, *EMPYEMA, *GASTROINTESTINAL system |
| Abstract: |
This article discusses a case of Lemierre's syndrome, a rare and severe condition characterized by bacterial oropharyngeal infection with septic thrombophlebitis of the jugular vein. The patient in this case study presented with symptoms of fever, sore throat, and sputum production, and was later diagnosed with Lemierre's syndrome along with a rare complication of cervical epidural abscess. The article provides details of the patient's treatment, including antibiotic therapy, and highlights the importance of prompt and adequate management for this condition. The article also mentions the potential association of Epstein-Barr virus infection with the pathogenesis of Lemierre's syndrome. [Extracted from the article] |
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