Abstract
Lemierre's syndrome is a potentially severe disease characterised by suppurative thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein and subsequent disseminated septic embolisation. The profile of this syndrome declined in the mid-20th century, coinciding with the introduction of antibiotics. Currently, lack of awareness of this condition delays appropriate treatment and worsens prognosis. We report a case of Lemierre's syndrome in a 12-year-old girl.
Keywords:
infectious diseases; paediatrics; pulmonary embolism.
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MeSH terms
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Administration, Intravenous
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
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Awareness
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Child
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Embolism / diagnostic imaging
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Embolism / drug therapy
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Embolism / microbiology
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Female
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Fusobacterium necrophorum / isolation & purification
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Humans
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Jugular Veins / diagnostic imaging
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Jugular Veins / pathology*
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Lemierre Syndrome / diagnosis*
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Lemierre Syndrome / drug therapy
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Lemierre Syndrome / microbiology
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Lemierre Syndrome / pathology
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Rare Diseases
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Thrombophlebitis / complications*
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Tonsillectomy / methods
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Treatment Outcome
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Ultrasonography, Doppler