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Lemierre's syndrome (necrobacillosis).

R Golpe1, B Marín, M Alonso

  • 1Respiratory Section, University Hospital Marqués de Valdecilla, Santander, Spain.

Postgraduate Medical Journal
|August 17, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Lemierre's syndrome, a severe infection, arises from throat infections causing internal jugular vein clots and potential metastatic spread. Early diagnosis and treatment with antibiotics are crucial for managing this rare but serious condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Lemierre's syndrome, also known as postanginal septicaemia or necrobacillosis, is a severe condition.
  • It originates from acute oropharyngeal infections, leading to septic thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein.
  • Frequent metastatic infections are a common complication.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize the etiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of Lemierre's syndrome.
  • To highlight the importance of clinical suspicion in diagnosing this rare condition.
  • To discuss current treatment strategies and controversies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on Lemierre's syndrome.
  • Analysis of common pathogens, diagnostic tools, and treatment outcomes.
  • Focus on computed tomography (CT) for diagnosing internal jugular vein thrombosis.

Main Results:

  • Fusobacterium necrophorum is the most frequently identified pathogen.
  • Septic embolisms commonly affect the lungs and joints.
  • Contrast-enhanced CT of the neck is the primary imaging modality for detecting internal jugular vein thrombosis.

Conclusions:

  • Lemierre's syndrome requires a high index of clinical suspicion for timely diagnosis.
  • Treatment involves intravenous antibiotics and drainage of septic foci.
  • The use of anticoagulation remains controversial, and surgical intervention may be necessary in select cases.

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