Fusobacterium Septicemia Complicated by Cerebral Subdural and Epidural Empyemas: A Rare Case of Lemierre Syndrome
Abstract Background Lemierre syndrome is characterized by postanginal septicemia and internal jugular vein thrombophlebitis with secondary septic emboli, typically to the lungs. The central nervous system (CNS) is rarely involved. Objective To present a case of Lemierre syndrome featuring cerebral s...
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Published in | The Journal of emergency medicine Vol. 43; no. 4; pp. 671 - 673 |
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Main Authors | , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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United States
Elsevier Inc
01.10.2012
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Summary: | Abstract Background Lemierre syndrome is characterized by postanginal septicemia and internal jugular vein thrombophlebitis with secondary septic emboli, typically to the lungs. The central nervous system (CNS) is rarely involved. Objective To present a case of Lemierre syndrome featuring cerebral subdural and epidural empyemas. Case Report This case report describes the case of a 17-year-old youth with cerebral subdural and epidural empyemas. The findings of chest computed tomography of the neck and the blood cultures were compatible with Lemierre syndrome. The patient recovered well after antibiotic treatment and surgical debridement. Conclusion Lemierre syndrome can result in infection spreading to the CNS, including cerebral subdural and epidural empyemas. This disease entity should be included in the differential diagnoses of CNS bacterial infections. |
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ISSN: | 0736-4679 2352-5029 |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.jemermed.2010.04.033 |