Lemierre's Syndrome in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Report

Lemierre's syndrome (LS) is a rare and potentially life-threatening complication of an oropharyngeal infection, resulting in the presence of septic thrombophlebitis in the internal jugular vein. This condition is most commonly caused by Fusobacterium necrophorum, with a prevalence of one case p...

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Published inCureus Vol. 15; no. 11; p. e48712
Main Authors Aljubran, Maitham J, Alhammad, Sarah M, Alghanem, Zainab A, Aljubran, Hussain J, Aljizeeri, Zainab S, Aldairam, Walaa
Format Report
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.11.2023
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Summary:Lemierre's syndrome (LS) is a rare and potentially life-threatening complication of an oropharyngeal infection, resulting in the presence of septic thrombophlebitis in the internal jugular vein. This condition is most commonly caused by Fusobacterium necrophorum, with a prevalence of one case per million people annually. LS is more commonly seen in adolescents or young adults, but it can also occur in children. Despite its rare occurrence, prompt diagnosis of this condition and the initiation of treatment are crucial to preventing fatal complications. In this study, we report a unique case of a previously healthy seven-year-old male with LS who presented with fever, left-sided neck pain, and swelling.
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ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.48712