Korean Journal of Bronchoesophagology (대한기관식도과학회지)

The Korean Bronchoesophagological Society (대한기관식도과학회)
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A Case of Lemierre Syndrome

Lemierre 증후군 1예

  • Kim, Ye-Won (Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Incheon St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea) ;
  • Kim, Dong-Hyun (Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Incheon St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea) ;
  • Kim, Do-Hyun (Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Incheon St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea) ;
  • Jeon, Eun-Ju (Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Incheon St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea)
  • 김예원 (가톨릭대학교 의과대학 인천성모병원 이비인후과학교실) ;
  • 김동현 (가톨릭대학교 의과대학 인천성모병원 이비인후과학교실) ;
  • 김도현 (가톨릭대학교 의과대학 인천성모병원 이비인후과학교실) ;
  • 전은주 (가톨릭대학교 의과대학 인천성모병원 이비인후과학교실)
  • Received : 2010.08.23
  • Accepted : 2010.11.22
  • Published : 2010.12.30
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Abstract

Lemierre syndrome, also known as postanginal sepsis, is a severe complication of an acute oropharyngeal infection that result in septic thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein with subsequent septicemia. This disease is relatively rare, but it has significant morbidity and is potentially fatal. Early diagnosis based on computed tomography with contrast enhancement is mandatory and immediate treatment including intravenous antibiotics, anticoagulants, or surgical approach should be considered. We report a case of Lemierre syndrome after deep neck infection which was successfully treated using antibiotics and anticoagulants.

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