Presentation
Left neck cellulitis
Patient Data
Age: 20 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Lemierre syndrome
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Multifocal left neck infection with loculated fluid collections extending from the peritonsillar and retropharyngeal spaces to the thyroid cartilage. Thrombosis left internal jugular vein. Multiple necrotic/cavitary pulmonary nodules likely represent septic emboli.
Case Discussion
Thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein due to adjacent oropharyngeal infection with bacterial seeding of distant structures, in this case, the lung, is characteristic of Lemierre syndrome.