Journal of Clinical Science & Translational Medicine (JCSTM)
ISSN: 2993-8260
Case Report
Lemierre’s Syndrom Resulting from Cholesteatomatous Otitis Media and Mastoiditis: A Case Report
Authors:
Benkhraba N
,
Bencheikh R
,
Messaoudi LE
,
Benbouzid MA
and
Houssyni LE
Abstract
Lemierre’s syndrome is a rare and in some cases fatal thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein (IJV). It usually follows
acute oropharyngeal or otologic infections in healthy, young children. Fusobacterium necrophorum is the most common
bacteria that causes Lemierre’s syndrome, whereas various microorganisms are reported. We report a case of Lemierre’s
syndrome secondary to chronic otitis media, which remains a rare occurrence of a very seldam disease.
Keywords: Lemierre’s Syndrome; Otitis Media; Jugular Vein; Thrombophlebitis
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