Lemierre syndrome associated mycotic cavernous sinus thrombosis and carotid aneurysm after COVID-19.
Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep
; 27: 101642, 2022 Sep.
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ABSTRACT
Purpose:
The purpose of this article is to report a case of Lemierre syndrome associated mycotic aneurysm of the intracavernous carotid artery leading to cavernous sinus syndrome in an otherwise healthy, young man in the setting of COVID-19 infection. Observations An 18-year-old, otherwise healthy male athlete developed fever, chills, and headache and was found to be positive for COVID-19 with gram negative bacteremia. While on systemic antibiotic treatment, he developed acute, left-sided, 6th nerve palsy and was found to have bacterial sinusitis, left-sided intracavernous mycotic aneurysm, and cavernous sinus thrombosis on imaging studies. Despite systemic antibiotic and antiplatelet therapy, he developed progressively worsening left-sided ophthalmoplegia and vision decline. He subsequently underwent left internal carotid artery embolization and cervical internal carotid artery sacrifice with excellent outcome. Conclusion and importance Lemierre syndrome can have atypical presentations and complications, including cavernous sinus thrombosis and mycotic aneurysms. Recognition of signs and symptoms, including progressive multiple cranial neuropathies, can aid in early diagnosis and management, which requires multidisciplinary care tailored to each individual based on risk of intervention.
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En
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Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep
Ano de publicação:
2022
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Article
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Estados Unidos