Isolated facial vein thrombophlebitis: a variant of lemierre syndrome.
Lemierre syndrome is a rare complication of acute tonsillitis. It is caused by the anaerobic bacterium Fusobacterium necrophorum and is characterized by bacteremia and septic thrombosis of the internal jugular vein. Dissemination of septic emboli may occur. The diagnosis can be difficult since different organs can be involved. We discuss a case of Lemierre syndrome in a 35-year-old woman with isolated thrombophlebitis of the facial vein and fusobacteria growth in blood culture. This case emphasizes the need for awareness of the condition.
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Holstebro Hospital, Denmark.
Kirstine K S
KK
Karnov
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Holstebro Hospital, Denmark.
Jacob
J
Lilja-Fischer
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Holstebro Hospital, Denmark.
Thomas Skov
TS
Randrup
Fusobacterium necrophorum; Lemierre syndrome; anaerobic postanginal sepsis; facial vein thrombosis