Use of anticoagulation therapy for jugular vein thrombus in pediatric patients with Lemierre's syndrome.

Background: Lemierre's syndrome is a rare condition involving septic thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein secondary to an acute oropharyngeal infection. The low incidence and prevalence of Lemierre's syndrome contribute to the many controversies pertaining to its therapeutic management, one of which is the use of anticoagulation for associated internal jugular vein thrombus.

Case Description: A previously healthy 5-year-old male admitted with left internal jugular vein thrombosis associated with Lemierre's syndrome was placed on appropriate antibiotics and anticoagulation therapy with enoxaparin.