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Umar Farooq - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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The forgotten disease - Lemierres Syndrome.
JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 2016Co-Authors: Ahmed Farhan, Yawar Ali Shah, Bushra Tariq Ali, Uzma Mumtaz, Umar FarooqAbstract:Lemierre's Syndrome refers to septic thrombosis of deep veins of the neck, is a rare and often life threatening complication following upper respiratory tract infections. We present here a case of Lemierre's Syndrome in a previously healthy 30 years old female who had a febrile illness for two weeks with associated dysphagia, hoarse voice and right sided neck swelling. She was investigated for retropharyngeal and parapharyngeal abscess, granulomatosis with polyangiitis, tuberculosis and thyroiditis but finally concluded as Lemierre's Syndrome based on the findings of thrombosis of the deep neck veins following respiratory tract infection, septic pulmonary emboli and clinical recovery with antibiotics and supportive care. Lemierres Syndrome can be fatal if diagnosis and treatment is delayed. Strong clinical suspicion leads to early diagnosis and may prevent life threatening organ dysfunction.
Nancy Khardori - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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fusobacterium necrophorum beyond Lemierres Syndrome
Case Reports, 2011Co-Authors: Lokesh R Shahani, Nancy KhardoriAbstract:Fusobacterium necrophorum is a non-sporulating anaerobic gram negative bacillus and has traditionally been associated with Lemierre’s Syndrome. The authors report a 34-year-old male who presented to the emergency department with a week’s history of dull epigastirc pain. Significant medical history included chronic pancreatitis secondary to alcohol use. The patient had radiological evidence of acute on chronic pancreatitis with thrombosis of the portal vein and multiple intrahepatic abscesses. CT-guided drainage of left upper quadrant revealed fluid collection in the pancreatic bed. The fluid culture grew F necrophorum and the patient was treated with tigecycline for 4 weeks. The patient improved symptomatically and his follow-up computerised axial tomography scan 2 months later showed resolving liver abscess, cavernous transformation of the portal vein and stable findings of chronic pancreatitis. This could represent an infection of the peripancreatic tissue with F necrophorum further leading to pylephlebitis.
Z Arrada - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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el sindrome de lemierre una patologia resurgente a proposito de una observacion pediatrica Lemierres Syndrome a resurgent pathology about a pediatric observation
2016Co-Authors: O Ibsaine, K Aitidir, H Berrah, Z ArradaAbstract:Lemierre’s Syndrome is a rare, acute and severe entity. It is characterized by thrombosis of the internal jugular vein and metastatic infections especially lung localization. The main pathogen is Fusobacterium necrophorum. This pathology concerns rarely the child. Early diagnosis is crucial otherwise the mortality will increase. We report of Lemierre’s Syndrome in a girl of 6 years old with favourable outcome. Antibiotherapy targeting anaerobes has been rapidly Introduced and maintained 8 weeks. The anticoagulation has been maintained 3 months. Keys words: Lemierre’s Syndrome, Thrombophlebitis, Fusobacterium necrophorum.
Torell Erik - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Lemierres syndrom – En påminnelse om »den glömda sjukdomen« : God kunskap under hela vårdkedjan viktigt för att i tid väcka misstanke
Swedish Medical Association, 2018Co-Authors: Hedenmarkb Jan, Holm Karin, Moberger Fredrik, Torell ErikAbstract:The purpose of this case report and discussion is to heighten the awareness of Lemierres Syndrome (postanginal sepsis). Affected patients present in various fields of medicine and an increased incidence of “the forgotten disease” may be expected. Fusobacterium necrophorum is the most common pathogen. The clinical course includes a primary head or neck infection with thrombosis of the internal jugular vein with subsequent septic pulmonary embolization. The Syndrome bears considerable morbidity and even mortality. People aged 15–25 years are commonly affected. Early diagnosis through positive blood culture and confirmation of jugular vein thrombosis combined with prompt antibiotic treatment and source control is mandatory in the management of Lemierre’s Syndrome. Assessment of vital organ function is recommended across the continuum of care as this facilitates recognition and initiation of therapeutic measures to counteract a complicated clinical course
Ahmed Farhan - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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The forgotten disease - Lemierres Syndrome.
JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 2016Co-Authors: Ahmed Farhan, Yawar Ali Shah, Bushra Tariq Ali, Uzma Mumtaz, Umar FarooqAbstract:Lemierre's Syndrome refers to septic thrombosis of deep veins of the neck, is a rare and often life threatening complication following upper respiratory tract infections. We present here a case of Lemierre's Syndrome in a previously healthy 30 years old female who had a febrile illness for two weeks with associated dysphagia, hoarse voice and right sided neck swelling. She was investigated for retropharyngeal and parapharyngeal abscess, granulomatosis with polyangiitis, tuberculosis and thyroiditis but finally concluded as Lemierre's Syndrome based on the findings of thrombosis of the deep neck veins following respiratory tract infection, septic pulmonary emboli and clinical recovery with antibiotics and supportive care. Lemierres Syndrome can be fatal if diagnosis and treatment is delayed. Strong clinical suspicion leads to early diagnosis and may prevent life threatening organ dysfunction.