Publications by authors named "William Portnoy"
Article Synopsis
- Lemierre's syndrome (LS) is a rare but serious condition linked to oropharyngeal infections that lead to severe complications like bacteremia and thrombophlebitis.
- The case presented involved an 89-year-old woman with a history of hypertension who had type B influenza and developed a neck abscess and thrombosis of the internal jugular vein.
- This case is notable as it may be the first documented instance of LS following a type B influenza infection, emphasizing the need for awareness of LS in patients with neck pain and infection, regardless of age.
The cranial nerves (CNs) are responsible for multiple functions, including extraocular mobility, facial sensation and movement, hearing, mastication, tongue movement and sensation, and swallowing. Beyond these vital roles, they can also demonstrate importance in their diagnostic value. Isolated or combined palsies provide insights into potential localizations and various underlying etiologies, including stroke, tumor, and infections that may guide further neurological evaluation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection with various presentations. Although, oropharyngeal manifestations are known to occur, the purpose of this study is to present the first case series in which the lesions were initially mistaken for human-papillomavirus (HPV)-related oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC).
Methods: A multi-institutional retrospective review.