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A diagnostic detour: A case of Lemierre syndrome diagnosed after inconclusive CT venogram

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Lemierre syndrome is a rare, life-threatening complication of oropharyngeal infections. We report the case of a 19-year-old man with fever, pharyngitis, and hypoxemia. Our case illustrates how indeterminate imaging initially diverted diagnosis, highlighting the need for a high index of suspicion and consideration of complementary imaging modalities for timely recognition and management of this potentially fatal condition.

Source: Canadian Journal of General Internal Medicine

DOI: 10.3138/cjgim.2025.0053

Authors: Amanda Essebag, Rachel Beaudoin, Vicky Tagalakis

Institution: McGill University

Language: English

Topic: Otolaryngology and Infectious Diseases

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7204265441

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