Isolated Facial Vein Thrombophlebitis: A Variant of Lemierre Syndrome | Zendy

Kirstine K.S. Karnov | Zendy; J. Lilja-Fischer | Zendy; Thomas Skov Randrup | Zendy

AI Assistant Blog Pricing

Home ZAIA Blog

Open Access

Isolated Facial Vein Thrombophlebitis: A Variant of Lemierre Syndrome

Author(s) -

Kirstine K.S. Karnov,

J. Lilja-Fischer,

Thomas Skov Randrup

Publication year - 2014

Publication title -

open forum infectious diseases

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 1.546

H-Index - 35

ISSN - 2328-8957

DOI - 10.1093/ofid/ofu053

Subject(s) - fusobacterium necrophorum , medicine , lemierre's syndrome , thrombophlebitis , bacteremia , fusobacterium , tonsillitis , thrombosis , fusobacteria , internal jugular vein , jugular vein , deep vein , surgery , antibiotics , microbiology and biotechnology , bacteria , bacteroides , bacteroidetes , genetics , 16s ribosomal rna , biology

Lemierre syndrome is a rare complication of acute tonsillitis. It is caused by the anaerobic bacterium Fusobacterium necrophorum and is characterized by bacteremia and septic thrombosis of the internal jugular vein. Dissemination of septic emboli may occur. The diagnosis can be difficult since different organs can be involved. We discuss a case of Lemierre syndrome in a 35-year-old woman with isolated thrombophlebitis of the facial vein and fusobacteria growth in blood culture. This case emphasizes the need for awareness of the condition.

The content you want is available to Zendy users.

Already have an account? Click here to sign in.

Having issues? You can contact us here

Accelerating Research