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Arch Pediatr
; 22(5): 540-3, 2015 May.
Artigo
em Francês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-25840465
RESUMO
Classical Lemierre syndrome is a rare and severe disease with thrombosis of the internal jugular vein and metastatic infections. We report on a case of Lemierre-like syndrome secondary to mastoiditis, with a favorable outcome, in a healthy infant presenting with torticollis. Early diagnosis and treatment with antibiotics are necessary to decrease mortality.