A Case of Lemierre's Syndrome, Misdiagnosed as a Simple Deep Neck Infection on Initial Ultrasonography Followed by an Abscess Aspiration Trial / 대한두경부종양학회지
Korean Journal of Head and Neck Oncology
; (2): 31-34, 2019.
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em Ko
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ABSTRACT
Lemierre's syndrome is rare disease characterized by anaerobic sepsis, internal jugular vein thrombosis, septic emboli that resulted from head and neck infection. Lemierre's syndrome has significant morbidity, so immediate, accurate diagnosis and treatment is needed. It is necessary to perform contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) for diagnosis. Systemic antibiotics is recommended, and surgical interventions, anticoagulation may beis considered for treatment. We report misdiagnosed case as a simple deep neck infection on initial ultrasonography with simultaneous abscess aspiration but finally diagnosed and treated internal jugular vein thrombophlebitis (Lemierre's syndrome) on CT scan.We report a case of a 45-year-old patient, who was diagnosed with a simple deep neck infection and treated with simultaneous abscess aspiration, but finally diagnosed and treated internal jugular vein thrombophlebitis (Lemierre's syndrome) on CT scan.
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Assunto principal:
Tromboflebite
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Trombose
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Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios X
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Ultrassonografia
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Sepse
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Doenças Raras
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Diagnóstico
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Abscesso
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Síndrome de Lemierre
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Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
Ko
Ano de publicação:
2019
Tipo de documento:
Article