1.Lemierre’s syndrome: A persistent unusual neck pain and swelling
Vincent Ngu CY ; Rohaizam J ; Jong YH
Malaysian Family Physician 2018;13(1):37-40
Lemierre’s syndrome is a systemic complication commonly caused by oropharyngeal infection byFusobacterium species, which manifests itself as an internal jugular vein thrombosis formation.It is a rare occurrence nowadays with the availability of broad spectrum antibiotics for treatment.Most cases in the literature presented with a life-threatening condition. We are reporting a case ofLemierre’s syndrome that presented with persistent neck pain and swelling, initially diagnosed ascervical lymphadenitis.
2.Profiles of local fibrinolytic activity before and after urokinase injection into the human empyema cavity.
Yong Hoon KIM ; Jong Bong KIM ; Jong Ho MOON ; Dong Who SONG ; Hyeon Tae KIM ; Dong Ho YANG ; Sang Moo LEE ; Soo Taek YH ; Choon Sik PARK
Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases 1993;40(4):378-384
No abstract available.
Empyema*
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Humans*
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Urokinase-Type Plasminogen Activator*