Lemierre syndrome from an odontogenic source: a review for dentists.
Lemierre syndrome, which can result from a recent oropharyngeal or odontogenic infection, is characterized by clinical or radiographic signs of thrombosis of the internal jugular vein, distant infected emboli and the presence of anaerobic pathogens, usually Fusobacterium necrophorum. The septic emboli resulting from the infected thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein give the syndrome its constellation of central nervous system, pulmonary and many other manifestations including septic shock. This condition was so rare that, historically, it became known as the "forgotten disease," but an increasing frequency of reports indicates that Lemierre syndrome may not be so uncommon.
Albilia
Jonathan B
JB
University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario.
Humber
Craig C
CC
Clokie
Cameron M L
CM
Sándor
George K B
GK
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005491:Focal Infection, Dental / Q000382:microbiology*; D005674:Fusobacterium Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*; D005675:Fusobacterium necrophorum; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins / Q000473:pathology; D008964:Molar, Third / Q000601:surgery; D018805:Sepsis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology; D013577:Syndrome; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000473:pathology; D014081:Tooth Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents