Lemierre's syndrome with bilateral empyema thoracis.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A 31-year-old patient is described with thrombophlebitis of the right jugular vein, and anerobic septicemia (Lemierre's syndrome). Multiple pulmonary abscesses and bilateral fibrinopurulent empyema were also present. Treatment included intravenous antibiotics, heparin, and video-assisted thoracoscopic debridement of pleural cavities. A favorable outcome was observed.
Medical subject headings
- Empyema, Pleural
- Jugular Veins
- Sepsis
- Thrombophlebitis