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Medicina (B.Aires) ; 83(2): 315-318, jun. 2023. graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1448637

ABSTRACT

Resumen El síndrome de Lemierre, también denominado trom boflebitis séptica de la vena yugular interna, necrobaci losis o sepsis postanginal es una infección que inicia en el espacio orofaríngeo, se complica con tromboflebitis séptica de la vena yugular interna y metástasis infeccio sas. La rápida progresión a cuadros clínicos graves que comprometen la vida del paciente y su baja frecuencia justifican la divulgación de casos clínicos. Se presenta el caso de una mujer de 27 años de edad, que a las 48 horas de completar el tratamiento con fenoximetilpenicilina por una infección odontógena evolucionó con edema facial y trismus. En la angio-TC de macizo craneofacial se evidenció extenso trombo en la vena yugular interna y en la tomografía computarizada de tórax, embolias sépticas pulmonares. El tratamiento consistió en antibió ticos endovenosos de amplio espectro y anticoagulación de manera precoz.


Abstract Lemierre's syndrome, also called septic thrombo phlebitis of the internal jugular vein, necrobacillosis or postanginal sepsis, is an infection that begins in the oropharyngeal space, is complicated by septic throm bophlebitis of the internal jugular vein and infectious metastases. The rapid progression to serious clinical conditions that compromise the patient's life and its low frequency justify the disclosure of clinical cases. We present the case of a 27-year-old woman who de veloped facial edema and trismus 48 hours after com pleting treatment with phenoxymethylpenicillin for an odontogenic infection. An angio-CT of the craniofacial massif revealed an extensive thrombus in the internal jugular vein and a computed tomography of the chest showed septic pulmonary emboli. Treatment consisted of broad-spectrum intravenous antibiotics and early anticoagulation.

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Rev. cienc. med. Pinar Rio ; 25(3): e5038, 2021. graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1289144

ABSTRACT

RESUMEN Introducción: el síndrome de Lemierre, describe a la flebotrombosis séptica de la vena yugular interna posterior a una infección orofaríngea. Esta enfermedad representa un verdadero reto diagnóstico para el médico practicante. Las complicaciones más temidas son las relacionadas con la embolización a distancia. Objetivo: describir la evolución clínica de una paciente con síndrome de Lemierre atendida en el Hospital Militar Central "Dr. Carlos J. Finlay". Caso Clínico: paciente femenina de 24 años de edad, con antecedentes de salud; 12 días antes del ingreso comenzó con fiebre de 39-40˚C, asociada a odinofagia y secreciones blanquecinas localizadas sobre ambas amígdalas. Tras recibir antibioticoterapia por vía oral percibe discreta mejoría. Luego de la cual recrudece la fiebre, aparece tos, disnea y dolor en punta de costado en el hemitórax derecho. Conclusiones: la evolución de la paciente fue satisfactoria luego del drenaje quirúrgico de la colección pleural, el uso de antibióticos específicos y la anticoagulación. La atención de pacientes con síndrome de Lemierre requiere asistencia especializada.


ABSTRACT Introduction: Lemierre's Syndrome (LS) describes septic phlebothrombosis of the internal jugular vein following oropharyngeal infection. This entity represents a real diagnostic challenge for the practicing physician. The most alarming complications are those related to distant embolization. Objective: to describe the clinical evolution of a patient with Lemierre's Syndrome treated at Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Central Military Hospital. Case Report: a 24-year-old female patient with a medical history; who 12 days before admission started with fever of 39-40˚C, associated with odynophagia and whitish secretions located over both tonsils. After receiving oral antibiotic therapy, she perceived a slight improvement. Subsequently fever intensified, cough, dyspnea and flank pain in the right hemithorax appear. Conclusions: the evolution of the patient was satisfactory after surgical drainage of the pleural collection, the use of specific antibiotics and anticoagulation. The care of patients with Lemierre's syndrome requires specialized assistance.

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Rev. méd. Urug ; 36(3): 328-332, 2020. graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS, BNUY | ID: biblio-1127113

ABSTRACT

Resumen: El síndrome de Lemierre constituye una entidad poco frecuente y potencialmente grave que puede complicar una infección orofaríngea. Incluye una tromboflebitis de la vena yugular interna y embolias sépticas a distancia. Presentamos el caso clínico de un hombre joven que se presentó, luego de una infección respiratoria alta, con una trombosis de vena yugular interna, seno sigmoideo y transverso izquierdos, asociando además tromboembolismo pulmonar séptico y empiema pleural. Mostró buena evolución con antibioticoterapia empírica, drenaje pleural y anticoagulación. Realizamos una revisión de la literatura sobre este tema enfatizando los aspectos clínicos, epidemiológicos y microbiológicos.


Summary: Lemierre's syndrome constitutes a rare and potentially serious entity, that may complicate oropharyngeal infections. This condition includes thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein and distant septic embolisms. The study presents the clinical case of a young man who consulted after an upper respiratory infection, with internal jugular vein thrombosis, left sigmoid and transverse seins, also associating septic pulmonary embolism and pleural empyema. The patient had a positive evolution after empirical antibiotic, pleural drainage and anticoagulants. We conducted literature review on this condition, focusing on clinical, epidemiological and microbiological aspects.


Resumo: A síndrome de Lemierre é uma doença rara e potencialmente grave que pode complicar uma infecção orofaríngea. Inclui uma tromboflebite da veia jugular interna e embolias sépticas a distância. Descrevemos o caso clínico de um homem jovem que depois de uma infecção respiratória alta apresentou trombose de veia jugular interna, seio sigmoide e transverso esquerdos, associado com tromboembolismo pulmonar séptico e empiema pleural. Teve boa evolução com antibioticoterapia empírica, drenagem pleural e anticoagulação. Realizamos uma revisão da literatura sobre este tema enfatizando os aspectos clínicos, epidemiológicos e microbiológicos.


Subject(s)
Adult , Lemierre Syndrome , Pulmonary Embolism , Venous Thrombosis
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Rev. Soc. Bras. Clín. Méd ; 18(1): 32-36, marco 2020.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1361301

ABSTRACT

A síndrome de Lemierre caracteriza-se por uma rara entidade que gera tromboflebite da veia jugular interna e embolismo séptico em história da infecção recente da orofaringe, além de sinais radiológicos e isolamento de patógenos anaeróbicos, principalmente Fusobacterium necrophorum. Relatamos o caso de uma paciente do sexo feminino, 13 anos de idade, com histórico de carcinoma de nasofaringe associado ao vírus Epstein-Barr (estadiamento T4N2M0), submetida a procedimentos cirúrgicos e quimiorradioterapia. Iniciou com queixa de mialgia intensa, diplopia, lesões infectadas em membros e choque séptico. Por meio de exames de ultrassonografia cervical com Doppler colorido e tomografia computadorizada de pescoço com contraste endovenoso, foram identificados trombos intraluminais na veia jugular interna, além de trombos sépticos pulmonares, por meio da tomografia computadorizada de tórax. Posteriormente, ainda evoluiu com artrite piogênica coxofemoral esquerda. Foi isolada, por hemocultura, a bactéria Klebsiella pneumoniae Carpemenase, e o tratamento se deu pela associação entre vancomicina, amicacina, meropenem, metronidazol e anfotericina B. Conclui-se que, após o diagnóstico de SL e, embora com múltiplas complicações e diagnóstico tardio, a paciente encontra-se bem e assintomática, além do relato comprovar a dificuldade diagnóstica e de seu tratamento


Lemierre's syndrome is a rare condition that leads to thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein and septic embolism following recent oropharyngeal infection, being characterized by radiological signs and isolation of anaerobic pathogens, especially Fusobacterium necrophorum. We report the case of a 13-year-old female patient with history of nasopharyngeal carcinoma associated with Epstein-Barr virus (T4N2M0 staging), who underwent surgical procedures and chemoradiotherapy. Her initial complaint was severe myalgia, diplopia, infected limb injuries, and septic shock. Cervical color Doppler ultrasound and computed tomography scan of the neck with intravenous contrast showed intraluminal thrombi in the internal jugular vein, and chest computed tomography showed pulmonary septic thrombi. Subsequently, she progressed with left coxofemoral pyogenic arthritis. The bacterium Klebsiella pneumoniae Carpemenase was isolated in blood culture, and the patient was treated with the association of vancomycin, amikacin, meropenem, metronidazole, and amphotericin B. It is concluded that, despite the multiple complications and late diagnosis, the patient is well and asymptomatic after the diagnosis of Lemierre's syndrome; in addition, the report proves the difficulty of diagnosis and treatme


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Adolescent , Pulmonary Embolism/etiology , Arthritis, Infectious/etiology , Lemierre Syndrome/complications , Hip Joint/microbiology , Klebsiella pneumoniae/isolation & purification , Antiviral Agents/therapeutic use , Pleural Effusion/diagnostic imaging , Pulmonary Embolism/diagnostic imaging , Neck Dissection , Synovitis/diagnostic imaging , Arthritis, Infectious/diagnostic imaging , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms/virology , Herpesvirus 4, Human/isolation & purification , Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color , Rare Diseases/complications , Diagnosis, Differential , Delayed Diagnosis , Lemierre Syndrome/diagnosis , Lemierre Syndrome/microbiology , Lemierre Syndrome/blood , Lemierre Syndrome/virology , Blood Culture , Anti-Bacterial Agents/therapeutic use , Anticoagulants/therapeutic use
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Article in Spanish | LILACS, COLNAL | ID: biblio-1095195

ABSTRACT

El síndrome de Lemierre es una enfermedad rara, ocasionada por la complicación grave de una infección orofaringea que se manifiesta con una tromboflebitis séptica en la yugular interna y una embolización séptica a distancia. En principio, el síndrome cursa con fiebre, dolor en el área del ángulo de la mandíbula, inflamación de la región periamigdalina y un crecimiento unilateral del cuello luego de una infección en las estructuras de la cabeza y el cuello. En el artículo se presenta el caso de una mujer de 45 años quien consultó por una complicación infecciosa posterior a la realización de una exodoncia. El diagnóstico clínico se realizó con base en los signos y síntomas que indicaban tromboflebitis séptica del seno cavernoso. Se realiza antibióticoterapia con resultados positivos en la paciente y, como resultado, una mejoría total del estado de salud. Se presenta este caso por lo infrecuente de la entidad.


Lemierre syndrome is a disease caused by the serious complication of an oropharyngeal infection that manifests with septic thrombophlebitis in internal jugular and remote septic embolization. It presents with fever, pain in the area of the jaw angle, inflammation of the peritonsillar region and unilateral neck growth after an infection in the head and neck structures. We present the case of a 45-year-old woman who consulted due to an infectious complication after carrying out the extraction. The clinical diagnosis was made based on the signs and symptoms that indicated septic thrombophlebitis of the cavernous sinus. Antibiotic therapy is performed with positive results in the patient and total improvement of the state of health.


Subject(s)
Humans , Lemierre Syndrome , Thrombophlebitis , Fusobacterium
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Rev. Soc. Bras. Clín. Méd ; 16(1): 37-40, 20180000. ilus, tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-884992

ABSTRACT

Descrita pela primeira vez em 1900 por Coumont e Cade, a tromboflebite séptica da veia jugular interna (síndrome de Lemierre) é uma condição rara. Acomete indivíduos jovens e possui elevada morbimortalidade. Relatamos o caso de uma paciente atendida inicialmente como portadora de amigdalite bacteriana e que retornou com piora do quadro, associado à trombose da veia jugular interna, evoluindo, na internação, com embolia séptica pulmonar. Além de relatar o caso, fazemos breve revisão da literatura e chamamos a atenção sobre este importante assunto.(AU)


First described in 1900 by Coumont and Cade, septic thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein (Lemierre's syndrome) is relatively rare. It affects young patients and has high morbidity and mortality. We describe the case of a woman first diagnosed with a bacterial tonsillitis, who returned to the hospital with worsening of the condition, associated with internal jugular vein thrombophlebitis, that developed to pulmonary embolism during her hospitalization. We reported the case, and made a brief review of the literature, highlighting the details of this important condition.(AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Adult , Anti-Bacterial Agents/therapeutic use , Anticoagulants/therapeutic use , Jugular Veins/pathology , Lemierre Syndrome/diagnosis , Lemierre Syndrome/drug therapy , Pulmonary Embolism
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Rev. otorrinolaringol. cir. cabeza cuello ; 76(2): 219-223, ago. 2016. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-793970

ABSTRACT

El síndrome de Lemierre (SL) es una emergencia diagnóstica y requiere una terapéutica urgente. Se define como una tromboflebitis séptica de la vena yugular interna (VYI) secundaria a una infección orofaríngea. En la mayoría de los casos el germen implicado es el Fusobacterium necrophorum (FN). Afecta tanto al adulto joven como al adolescente pero muy poco al niño. Esta rara afección debe beneficiarse de un diagnóstico precoz. En el caso contrario, se acompaña con un riesgo elevado de mortalidad. Les exponemos en este trabajo, el caso de una niña de 6 años con un SL tras una otitis media aguda asociada a manifestaciones cutáneas de la septicemia. La paciente mejoró bajo una combinación de antibióticos (8 semanas) y anticoagulantes (3 meses).


Lemierre’s syndrome is a rare, acute and severe entity It is characterized by thrombosis of the internal jugular vein and metastatic infections especially lung localization. The main pathogen is Fusobacterium necrophorum. This pathology concerns rarely the child. Early diagnosis is crucial otherwise the mortality will increase. We report of Lemierre’s syndrome in a girl of 6 years old with favourable outcome. Antibiotherapy targeting anaerobes has been rapidly Introduced and maintained 8 weeks. The anticoagulation has been maintained 3 months.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Child , Lemierre Syndrome/diagnosis , Lemierre Syndrome/drug therapy , Fusobacterium necrophorum , Anti-Bacterial Agents/therapeutic use , Anticoagulants/therapeutic use
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J. vasc. bras ; 14(3): 253-257, July-Sep. 2015. graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-763081

ABSTRACT

A tromboflebite supurativa da veia jugular interna ou síndrome de Lemierre foi descrita pela primeira vez em 1900. O evento inicial mais frequente é a infecção de orofaringe associada à trombose da veia jugular interna. Embora uma entidade rara, a síndrome de Lemierre continua a ser uma doença de morbidade e mortalidade consideráveis devido à sua progressão e atrasos de diagnóstico.


Suppurative thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein, or Lemierre syndrome, was described for the first time in 1900. The most common initial event is an infection of the oropharynx associated with thrombosis of the internal jugular vein. While it is a rare entity, Lemierre syndrome remains a disease that causes considerable morbidity and mortality, due to its progression and to delays in diagnosis.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Adolescent , Ceftriaxone/therapeutic use , Clindamycin/therapeutic use , Penicillins , Lemierre Syndrome/diagnosis , Lemierre Syndrome/drug therapy , Lemierre Syndrome/therapy , Anticoagulants/therapeutic use , Time Factors , Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Rev. chil. radiol ; 21(1): 34-40, 2015. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-749439

ABSTRACT

Lemierre’s syndrome is a rare disease that affects young adults and is mainly caused by Fusobacterium necrophorum and occasionally by other anaerobic bacteria of the species. This syndrome is characterized by a throat infection complicated with septic thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein and septic emboli mainly to the lungs. In the pre-antibiotic era its evolution was often fatal. Since the 1960’s this syndrome has rarely been reported given the extensive use of penicillin en pharyngeal infections. Currently the incidence of Lemierre’s syndrome is about one in a million. Currently, since imaging has a key role in the early diagnosis of this syndrome, the radiologist should be aware of and recognize its manifestations. Three cases of Lemierre’s syndrome and a literature review are presented.


El síndrome de Lemierre es una enfermedad rara que afecta a adultos jóvenes y es causada principalmente por Fusobacterium necrophorum y ocasionalmente por otras bacterias anaerobias de la especie. Este síndrome se caracteriza por una infección faríngea complicada con tromboflebitis séptica de la vena yugular interna y embolias sépticas principalmente a los pulmones. En la era pre-antibióticos su evolución era frecuentemente de curso fatal. Desde los años 60 este síndrome ha sido rara vez reportado dado el extensivo uso de penicilina en infecciones faríngeas. Actualmente la incidencia del síndrome de Lemierre es de aproximadamente uno en un millón. Dado que hoy en día las imágenes tienen un rol fundamental en el diagnóstico temprano de este síndrome el radiólogo debe estar al tanto y reconocer sus manifestaciones. Se presentan tres casos de Síndrome de Lemierre y una revisión de la literaratura.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Adolescent , Adult , Female , Middle Aged , Radiography, Thoracic , Lemierre Syndrome , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Diagnosis, Differential
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Med. U.P.B ; 29(1): 71-77, ene.-jun. 2010.
Article in Spanish | LILACS, COLNAL | ID: lil-589349

ABSTRACT

El Síndrome de Lemierre, entidad clínica caracterizada por tromboflebitis séptica de la vena yugular interna con embolización secundaria, se debe, en más del 80% de los casos, a Fusobacterium necrophorum; sin embargo, han sido descritos otros microorganismos y hasta en el 12.8% de los pacientes no se logra aislamiento microbiológico. Se describe el caso de un paciente joven con lesiones cutáneas faciales sobreinfectadas, quien desarrolló compromiso parafaríngeo con trombosis de la vena yugular interna izquierda y del seno cavernoso ipsilateral, embolización sépticapulmonar y compromiso pericárdico, en quien no se obtuvo aislamiento microbiológico, pero se demostró resolución completa del cuadro con tratamiento antibiótico.


Lemierre Syndrome is a clinical entity characterized by a septic trombophlebitis of the intern jugular vein with a secondary embolism, etiological agent in more than 80% of cases is Fusobacterium necrophorum, however, other microorganisms hasbeen described and up to 12.8% of the cases have no microbiological isolation.This article describes a case of a young man with infected facial skin lesions, who developed a pharyngeal infection with thrombosis of left internal jugular vein and of the ipsilaterl cavernous sinus, plus septic pulmonary embolism and pericardia compromise, in this patient an isolation of a microbilogical agent was no possible and a complete resolution of the case was reached by antibiotic therapy.


Subject(s)
Humans , Lemierre Syndrome , Cavernous Sinus , Embolism , Anti-Bacterial Agents , Staphylococcus aureus
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VozAndes ; 18(1): 55-61, 2007.
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1100512

ABSTRACT

Un paciente masculino de 38 años de edad sin antecedentes patológicos de importancia, presenta cuadro de dolor cervical lateral izquierdo de 14 días de evolución acompañado de fiebre, nausea y vómito. Este dolor se hace cada vez más intenso llegando a producir limitación funcional. En el examen físico es taquicárdico, taquipneico y febril. Se palpa induración servical lateral izquierda con intenso dolor a este nivel. Los exámenes de laboratorio revelan leucocitos con desviación a la izquierda y la TAC de cuello demuestra trombosis de la vena yugular interna. Es ingresado a UCI con diagnóstico de síndrome de Lemierre y se empieza antibioticoterapia. En corto tiempo presenta una evolución tanto clínica como radiológica desfavorable evidenciándose trombosis del seno cavernoso y embolia pulmonar séptica por lo que se decide intervenir quirúrgicamente realizando ligadura de la vena yugular interna y cultivándose en el trombo séptico staphylococcus aureus_ meticilino sensible. después de la cirugía, su evolución en los primeros cinco días es adecuada, sin embargo posterior a este tiempo presenta salida de líquido purulento por el oído izquierdo, por lo que tiene que ser intervenido por segunda ocasión para la realización de una antrotomía transmastoidea, masteidectomía completa y remoción de tejido del seno esfenoidal, generando una mejoría progresiva en la evolución del paciente, quien no presenta posteriores complicaciones, y es dado de alta el día 24 posterior a su ingreso.


A 38-year-old male patient with no significant pathological history presented a 14-day history of left lateral cervical pain accompanied by fever, nausea, and vomiting. This pain becomes more and more intense, producing functional limitations. On physical examination, it is tachycardia, tachypneic, and feverish. Left lateral servic induration is palpable with intense pain at this level. Laboratory tests reveal leukocytes with a deviation to the left and CT of the neck shows thrombosis of the internal jugular vein. He was admitted to the ICU with a diagnosis of Lemierre syndrome and antibiotic therapy was started. In a short time, it presented an unfavorable clinical and radiological evolution, showing thrombosis of the cavernous sinus and septic pulmonary embolism, so it was decided to intervene surgically by ligation of the internal jugular vein and cultivating a sensitive methicillin-septic thrush. after surgery, its evolution in the first five days is adequate, however after this time it presents an outflow of purulent fluid from the left ear, so it has to be operated on for the second time to perform a transmastoid antrotomy, masteidectomy complete and removal of tissue from the sphenoid sinus, generating a progressive improvement in the evolution of the patient, who does not present any subsequent complications, and is discharged on the 24th day after admission.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Venous Thrombosis , Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis , Lemierre Syndrome , Pulmonary Embolism , Anti-Bacterial Agents
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