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Brooke Miller1, Yousuf Khalifa, Steven E Feldon

  • 1Flaum Eye Institute, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, New York, USA.

Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology : the Official Journal of the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society
|August 8, 2012
PubMed
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Lemierre syndrome, a rare septic thrombophlebitis, typically affects the head and neck. This case highlights its unusual complication of causing bilateral cavernous sinus syndrome, a serious neurological condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Vascular Surgery

Background:

  • Lemierre syndrome is characterized by septic thrombophlebitis of the head and neck veins, often following oropharyngeal infections.
  • Septic emboli are common sequelae, typically impacting distant organs like the lungs and joints.

Observation:

  • This report details a unique case of Lemierre syndrome.
  • The syndrome manifested as bilateral cavernous sinus syndrome, a rare neurological complication.

Findings:

  • The patient presented with Lemierre syndrome secondary to an oropharyngeal infection.
  • The septic thrombophlebitis led to embolization affecting the cavernous sinuses bilaterally.

Implications:

  • This case expands the known spectrum of Lemierre syndrome complications.
  • It underscores the importance of considering unusual neurological presentations in Lemierre syndrome.
  • Early recognition and management are crucial to prevent severe outcomes.