Lemierre’s syndrome: A persistent unusual neck pain and swelling

ABSTRACT

Lemierre’s syndrome is a systemic complication commonly caused by oropharyngeal infection byFusobacterium species, which manifests itself as an internal jugular vein thrombosis formation.It is a rare occurrence nowadays with the availability of broad spectrum antibiotics for treatment.Most cases in the literature presented with a life-threatening condition. We are reporting a case ofLemierre’s syndrome that presented with persistent neck pain and swelling, initially diagnosed ascervical lymphadenitis.