Bilateral Internal Jugular Vein Thrombosis: An Unusual Presentation of Lemierre Syndrome
Journal Title: Otolaryngology – Open Journal - Year 2016, Vol 2, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: Lemierre syndrome is a rare disease characterized by internal jugular vein thrombosis and septic emboli. These symptoms typically develop after acute oropharyngeal infection by Fusobacterium necrophorum. Case Report: We present an unusual case of 54 years old lady suffering from Lemierre syndrome with bilateral internal jugular vein and carotid artery thrombosis with fatal outcome. Conclusion: Lemierre syndrome is a rare disease. Thrombosis of bilateral Internal Jugular Vein associated with Lemierre syndrome has never been reported.
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Arpit Saxena
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- DOI 10.17140/OTLOJ-2-115
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