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Query: UMLS:C0343525 (
Lemierre's syndrome
)
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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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PMID:Lemierre's syndrome complicated by an infected branchial cyst. 2113 36
