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A Case of Lemierre's Syndrome, Misdiagnosed as a Simple Deep Neck Infection on Initial Ultrasonography Followed by an Abscess Aspiration Trial / 대한두경부종양학회지
Korean Journal of Head and Neck Oncology ; (2): 31-34, 2019.
Article Dans Coréen | WPRIM | ID: wpr-787534
ABSTRACT
Lemierre's syndrome is rare disease characterized by anaerobic sepsis, internal jugular vein thrombosis, septic emboli that resulted from head and neck infection. Lemierre's syndrome has significant morbidity, so immediate, accurate diagnosis and treatment is needed. It is necessary to perform contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) for diagnosis. Systemic antibiotics is recommended, and surgical interventions, anticoagulation may beis considered for treatment. We report misdiagnosed case as a simple deep neck infection on initial ultrasonography with simultaneous abscess aspiration but finally diagnosed and treated internal jugular vein thrombophlebitis (Lemierre's syndrome) on CT scan.We report a case of a 45-year-old patient, who was diagnosed with a simple deep neck infection and treated with simultaneous abscess aspiration, but finally diagnosed and treated internal jugular vein thrombophlebitis (Lemierre's syndrome) on CT scan.
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Texte intégral: Disponible Indice: WPRIM (Pacifique occidental) Sujet Principal: Thrombophlébite / Thrombose / Tomodensitométrie / Échographie / Sepsie / Maladies rares / Diagnostic / Abcès / Syndrome de Lemierre / Tête Type d'étude: Etude diagnostique Limites du sujet: Humains langue: Coréen Texte intégral: Korean Journal of Head and Neck Oncology Année: 2019 Type: Article

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Texte intégral: Disponible Indice: WPRIM (Pacifique occidental) Sujet Principal: Thrombophlébite / Thrombose / Tomodensitométrie / Échographie / Sepsie / Maladies rares / Diagnostic / Abcès / Syndrome de Lemierre / Tête Type d'étude: Etude diagnostique Limites du sujet: Humains langue: Coréen Texte intégral: Korean Journal of Head and Neck Oncology Année: 2019 Type: Article