Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4236320 | Journal de Radiologie | 2007 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Lemierre syndrome is a septic thrombosis of the internal jugular vein with pulmonary abscesses secondary to untreated pharyngotonsillitis due to anaerobic bacteria. It occurs in young, previously healthy patients and leads to life-threatening consequences if not treated. We illustrate the value of imaging and particularly cervical and thoracic CT in a report of three recent cases.
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Authors
M.A. Perrin, A. Jankowski, C. Righini, K. Boubagra, M. Coulomb, G. Ferretti,