Lemierre's syndrome: Pediatric clinical case presentation

TL;DR

This paper presents a pediatric case of Lemierre's syndrome and emphasizes the role of imaging in diagnosing and monitoring the condition.

Contribution

The paper contributes a detailed pediatric clinical case highlighting the use of CT and MRI in diagnosing Lemierre's syndrome.

Findings

Computed tomography and MRI are effective in identifying retropharyngeal abscesses and jugular thrombosis in Lemierre's syndrome.

A 2-month-old child presented with LS complicated by mediastinitis and cervical empyema.

Early diagnostic imaging is crucial for managing and following up on Lemierre's syndrome cases.

Abstract

Lemierre Syndrome (LS) is a rare infectious condition characterized by septic thrombosis of the internal jugular vein and septic embolization, mainly caused by Fusobacterium necrophorum. Diagnostic Imaging plays a key role in the early diagnosis and follow-up of the syndrome. This article reviews the available literature on radiology applied in LS and analyzes a pediatric clinical case that highlights the importance of computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for identifying retropharyngeal abscesses and jugular thrombosis. The case involves a 2-month-old child diagnosed with LS complicated by mediastinitis, cervical empyema, and septic thrombosis of the internal jugular vein as complication.

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