Malaysian Family Physician  2018;13(1):37-40

Lemierre’s syndrome: A persistent unusual neck pain and swelling

Vincent Ngu CY 1 ; Rohaizam J ; Jong YH

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Keywords

Lemierre’s syndrome; Internal jugular vein thrombosis; Fusobacterium species

Country

Malaysia

Language

English

Abstract

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.