Abstract
Lemierre's syndrome is characterized by septic thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein. It typically presents in healthy adolescents or young adults, usually preceded by an oropharyngeal infection, with the most common offending pathogen being Fusobacterium necrophorum. We present a case of Lemierre's syndrome in an elderly woman without antecedent oropharyngeal infection, caused by Streptococcus pyogenes. She was successfully treated with combined surgical and medical management.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 31-33 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques |
Volume | 6 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 2020 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Internal jugular vein
- Lemierre's syndrome
- Septic thrombophlebitis
- Streptococcus pyogenes
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine