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- 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.
Article Abstract
Lemierre's syndrome (LS) is a rare and severe complication primarily associated with the bacteria and characterized by an oropharyngeal infection leading to bacteremia and septic thrombophlebitis. We present a case of an 89-year-old patient with a history of hypertension who initially presented with type B influenza infection and neck pain. She subsequently developed a neck abscess with thrombosis of the internal jugular vein. We believe this to be the first reported case in the literature of LS secondary to presenting after infection with type B influenza. As more atypical LS cases emerge, it is becoming increasingly clear that this condition can manifest in a number of ways. This unique case highlights the importance of considering LS as a differential diagnosis for patients of all ages presenting with neck pain and infection.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11322717 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.64437 | DOI Listing |
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