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KMID : 0882420080740020203
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Korean Journal of Medicine
2008 Volume.74 No. 2 p.203 ~ p.207
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A case of lemierre syndrome poorly responsive to medical treatment
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Heo Tae-Yun
Ryui Dae-Sick
Jung Bock-Hyun
Ryou Nae-Sun
Joung Hyoung-Chu
Cho Min-Hyung
Kim Mi-Hye
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Abstract
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Lemierre syndrome is a rare clinical condition that is characterized by anaerobic oropharyngeal infections leading to septic thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein and frequent secondary metastatic infections. The accurate diagnosis and treatment, for early stage disease, is important because it may be associated with a high mortality rate if untreated. We present the case of a 34-year-old man who presented with a history of typical for the diagnosis of Lemierre syndrome. Supportive care with antibiotics did not improve the clinical condition. The clinical course improved after treatment with IV anticoagulant and surgical thrombectomy. In addition, he had the antiphospholipid syndrome, which is known to be a common cause of acquired arterial or venous thrombosis. Therefore, in this patient the associated antiphospholipid syndrome might precipitate an internal jugular venous thrombophlebitis after an oropharyngeal infection or might account for the poor response to medical treatment.
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KEYWORD
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Lemierre syndrome, Pneumonia, Empyema, Thrombophlebitis, Antiphospholipid syndrome
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