| Lemierre's syndrome complicated by an infected branchial cyst. | |
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PMID: 21132136 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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We present a case of a young man with Lemierre's syndrome characterised by suppurative thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein and multiple septic embolic lesions with cavitations in both lungs resulting from an infected branchial cyst which was previously undiagnosed. Lemierre's syndrome is a rare presentation, especially with pulmonary cavitations, but remains a serious illness with a high mortality rate. Early recognition and prompt treatment have significant impact on prognosis. We believe this to be the first case of Lemierre's syndrome complicated by a previously undiagnosed, infected branchial cyst. |
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Authors:
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A A Lwin; S Lohani |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: The journal of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh Volume: 40 ISSN: 2042-8189 ISO Abbreviation: J R Coll Physicians Edinb Publication Date: 2010 Dec |
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Created Date: 2010-12-06 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101144324 Medline TA: J R Coll Physicians Edinb Country: Scotland |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 308-10 Citation Subset: IM |
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Darent Valley Hospital, Dartford DA2 8DA, UK. aalwin64@yahoo.com |
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