[Lemierre's syndrome].
Lemierre's syndrome (LS) is an uncommon but potentially life-threatening complication of an anaerobic oropharyngeal infection, affecting young adults and adolescents. The disease is characterised by a septic thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein and "metastatic" infections, which can be followed by fulminant sepsis and rapid death. More recently, it has been reported a recrudescence of this condition, which could be attributable to alterations in antibiotic usage patterns. The authors report the case of a LS secondary to a bout of intense cough, a cause not yet described in the literature, highlighting the importance of a quick diagnosis and the institution of an appropriate therapy.
Leitão
Maria João
MJ
Clinicas Universitárias de Medicina I e de Cirurgia Vascular, Hospital de St Maria, Lisboa.
Meireles
Marina
M
Toscano
Tiago
T
do Carmo
Germano
G
da Gama
A Dinis
AD
D003371:Cough / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins; D008875:Middle Aged; D018805:Sepsis / Q000209:etiology; D013577:Syndrome; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*