# Uncommon Culprit, Familiar Foe: A Case of Septic Thrombophlebitis of the Internal Jugular Vein Triggered by Klebsiella Bacteremia

## TL;DR

A 57-year-old man developed a rare infection in his neck vein caused by bacteria from a medical catheter, leading to fever and neck pain.

## Contribution

This case highlights catheter-related septic thrombophlebitis as a potential cause of Lemierre syndrome.

## Key findings

- The patient presented with fever, neck pain, and chills due to internal jugular vein infection.
- Bacteremia was traced to catheter-related bacterial introduction.
- The case illustrates an atypical presentation of Lemierre syndrome.

## Abstract

Septic thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein is characterized as Lemierre syndrome. Patients typically present with sore throat and fever and may present with a tender neck mass due to thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein. We present the case of a 57-year-old male with neck pain, fever, chills, and headaches who was diagnosed with internal jugular vein septic thrombophlebitis associated with catheter-related introduction of bacteria.