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Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Otolaryngology
  • Critical Care Medicine

Background:

  • Lemierre's syndrome is a rare but serious complication of oropharyngeal infections.
  • It is characterized by thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein and potential septic emboli.
  • Fusobacterium necrophorum is the primary causative agent.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a case of Lemierre's syndrome in a homeless adult male.
  • To emphasize the diagnostic utility of CT scans in identifying abscesses and vascular involvement.
  • To discuss the management strategies, including antibiotics and surgical intervention.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical presentation of a 38-year-old male with sore throat, fever, and dyspnea.
  • Diagnostic imaging including CT scans of the neck and chest.
  • Blood cultures identifying Fusobacterium necrophorum.
  • Treatment with antibiotics and surgical procedures (tonsillectomy, vein ligation, decortication).

Main Results:

  • CT revealed peritonsillar abscess, internal jugular vein occlusion, pulmonary abscesses, and pleural effusions.
  • Fusobacterium necrophorum was identified in blood cultures.
  • Initial antibiotic therapy was insufficient, necessitating surgical intervention.
  • The patient recovered after 9 weeks of antibiotic therapy and surgery.

Conclusions:

  • Lemierre's syndrome requires high clinical suspicion and prompt diagnostic imaging.
  • CT scans are crucial for evaluating the extent of infection and vascular complications.
  • While prolonged antibiotic therapy is standard, surgical intervention may be life-saving in severe cases.
  • Early diagnosis and management can lead to good pulmonary function recovery in survivors.