Affiliations 

  • 1 Hospital Miri
Malaysian Family Physician, 2018;13(1):37-40.
MyJurnal

Abstract

Lemierre’s syndrome is a systemic complication commonly caused by oropharyngeal infection by
Fusobacterium species, which manifests itself as an internal jugular vein thrombosis formation.
It is a rare occurrence nowadays with the availability of broad spectrum antibiotics for treatment.
Most cases in the literature presented with a life-threatening condition. We are reporting a case of
Lemierre’s syndrome that presented with persistent neck pain and swelling, initially diagnosed as
cervical lymphadenitis.