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Rev Ciencias Médicas 2021; 25 (3)

Septic embolism in a patient with Lemierre's Syndrome

Belaunde CA, Ortiz PJE, Romero RY, Valdés TRM

Language: Spanish
References: 16
Page: 1-7
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ABSTRACT

Introduction: Lemierre's Syndrome (LS) describes septic phlebothrombosis of the internal jugular vein following oropharyngeal infection. This entity represents a real diagnostic challenge for the practicing physician. The most alarming complications are those related to distant embolization.
Objective: to describe the clinical evolution of a patient with Lemierre's Syndrome treated at Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Central Military Hospital.
Case Report: a 24-year-old female patient with a medical history; who 12 days before admission started with fever of 39-40˚C, associated with odynophagia and whitish secretions located over both tonsils. After receiving oral antibiotic therapy, she perceived a slight improvement. Subsequently fever intensified, cough, dyspnea and flank pain in the right hemithorax appear.
Conclusions: the evolution of the patient was satisfactory after surgical drainage of the pleural collection, the use of specific antibiotics and anticoagulation. The care of patients with Lemierre's syndrome requires specialized assistance.


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