[Lemierre syndrome: clinical and radiological characteristics of a rare disease]

A benign oropharyngial infection without appropriate treatment can be complicated by a jugular vein thrombosis and disseminated septic embolies with deleterious pulmonary effects. This septic clinical picture most commonly known as Lemierre syndrome is attributed to Fusobacterium necrophorum, a Gram negative anaerobic bacilli. We describe a case of a young patient who has presented this syndrome accompanied by typical pulmonary manifestations. Adequate antibiotic treatment for 3 weeks associated with anticoagulant treatment for about 3 months duration have allowed a complete recovery without sequel.