Lemierre's syndrome complicated by an infected branchial cyst.
J R Coll Physicians Edinb
; 40(4): 308-10, 2010 Dec.
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ABSTRACT
We present a case of a young man with Lemierre's syndrome characterised by suppurative thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein and multiple septic embolic lesions with cavitations in both lungs resulting from an infected branchial cyst which was previously undiagnosed. Lemierre's syndrome is a rare presentation, especially with pulmonary cavitations, but remains a serious illness with a high mortality rate. Early recognition and prompt treatment have significant impact on prognosis. We believe this to be the first case of Lemierre's syndrome complicated by a previously undiagnosed, infected branchial cyst.
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Bases de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Branquioma
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Síndrome de Lemierre
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J R Coll Physicians Edinb
Assunto da revista:
EDUCACAO
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HISTORIA DA MEDICINA
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MEDICINA
Ano de publicação:
2010
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Reino Unido