1/47. Postanginal septicaemia with external jugular venous thrombosis: case report.Postanginal septicaemia is a syndrome of anaerobic septicaemia, septic thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein, and metastatic infections, that follows a localized infection in the area drained by the large cervical veins. The syndrome was well-known and often fatal in the preantibiotic era. It is now rather rare, presumably as a result of the almost routine use of prophylactic antibiotics. The symptoms are classic, and it should be suspected in any case where septicaemia and metastatic lesions are preceded by a head and neck infection. We report a case that is typical, except that branches of the external jugular vein were thrombosed. To our knowledge this has not been reported previously.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = thrombophlebitis (Clic here for more details about this article) |
2/47. Hughes-Stovin syndrome: a case report and review of the literature.A young man presented with prolonged pyrexia, recurrent optic neuritis, thrombophlebitis and bilateral pulmonary artery aneurysms with thrombus formation. The life-threatening hemoptysis necessitated mechanical ventilatory support and emergency left lower lobectomy. Systemic corticosteroids conferred clinical improvement and reduction of the remaining right pulmonary artery aneurysm. The patient eventually succumbed to sudden massive hemoptysis. This report underscores the unpredictable nature of this syndrome and emphasises the need for aggressive surgical intervention of pulmonary artery aneurysms in Hughes-Stovin syndrome.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = thrombophlebitis (Clic here for more details about this article) |
3/47. lemierre syndrome in an immunocompromised patient.lemierre syndrome or septic thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein is a potentially life-threatening complication. This condition may result from oropharyngeal infection, central venous catheterization, and intravenous drug abuse. Immunocompromised patients and individuals with systemic disease are at higher risk of developing the syndrome. We present here a case of septic jugular vein thrombosis in an adolescent with systemic lupus erythematosus. The etiological factors, pathogenesis, and diagnostic and therapeutic measures are discussed.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = thrombophlebitis (Clic here for more details about this article) |
4/47. Lemierre's syndrome with bilateral empyema thoracis.A 31-year-old patient is described with thrombophlebitis of the right jugular vein, and anerobic septicemia (Lemierre's syndrome). Multiple pulmonary abscesses and bilateral fibrinopurulent empyema were also present. Treatment included intravenous antibiotics, heparin, and video-assisted thoracoscopic debridement of pleural cavities. A favorable outcome was observed.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = thrombophlebitis (Clic here for more details about this article) |
5/47. Anaerobic septicaemia by fusobacterium necrophorum: Lemierre's syndrome.Lemierre's syndrome is characterized by acute pharyngotonsillitis with secondary thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein which is complicated by multiple metastatic foci of infections. This syndrome is caused by fusobacterium necrophorum in healthy young persons and is extremely rare in occurrence. A pre-school child with Lemierre's syndrome is reported. The diagnostic and therapeutic aspects are emphasized in order to sensitize physicians to this uncommon condition.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = thrombophlebitis (Clic here for more details about this article) |
6/47. lemierre syndrome: magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomographic appearance.lemierre syndrome consists of septic thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein secondary to oropharyngeal infection, usually with fusobacterium necrophorum. Septic metastatic emboli and distant infection are characteristic. We describe the imaging appearance of lemierre syndrome in an adolescent female by both magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography. This case illustrates the rapid onset and characteristic progression of the rare syndrome of Lemierre. In addition, we used magnetic resonance imaging to effectively distinguish between inflammatory venous thrombosis and abscess, thus avoiding surgery in our patient. Early directed antibiotic therapy is mandatory to ensure good outcome.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = thrombophlebitis (Clic here for more details about this article) |
7/47. Thoracic complications of lemierre syndrome.lemierre syndrome is a severe, septicemic illness most commonly caused by the anaerobic Gram-negative bacillus fusobacterium necrophorum. It is characterized by an acute oropharyngeal infection, with secondary septic thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein and frequent metastatic infections. This report of a patient with the lemierre syndrome is complemented by a review of the literature on the subject.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = thrombophlebitis (Clic here for more details about this article) |
8/47. Early antibiotic treatment may prevent complete development of Lemierre's syndrome: experience from 2 cases.Lemierre's syndrome is a rare fulminant condition caused by an acute oropharyngeal infection, with secondary septic thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein complicated by multiple metastatic infections. Herein we report 2 patients with internal jugular vein thrombosis secondary to oropharyngeal infection, whose clinical course was indolent, and who were asymptomatic shortly after antibiotic therapy was begun. Careful examination of the neck in patients presenting with sore throat could help identify the typical 'cord sign'. In such cases, intravenous antibiotic treatment should be started as soon as possible to prevent development of metastatic infections and septicaemia characterizing Lemierre's syndrome.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = thrombophlebitis (Clic here for more details about this article) |
9/47. Lemierre's syndrome presenting as multiple lung abscesses.Lemierre's syndrome is thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein (IJV), complicating an oropharingeal infection. The causative organism is Fusobacterium, an anaerobic bacillus, and the syndrome typically occurs in previously healthy teenagers and young adults. Thromboembolic metastases are a common sequela, and the lungs are most frequently affected. We present a case of a 25-year-old woman, who presented with multiple lung abscesses, in whom IJV thrombophlebitis was subsequently noted.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 2keywords = thrombophlebitis (Clic here for more details about this article) |
10/47. lemierre syndrome: usefulness of CT in detection of extensive occult thrombophlebitis.We report a case of lemierre syndrome with extensive suppurative thrombophlebitis involving concomitantly the internal jugular, facial and anterior jugular veins. This case illustrates two unusual clinical and imaging features: the lack of characteristic neck symptoms at admission and a negative initial neck US exam. The value of postcontrast CT of the neck and chest for diagnosis of this potentially life-threatening syndrome is illustrated.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 5keywords = thrombophlebitis (Clic here for more details about this article) |
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