Orbital Dissemination of Lemierre Syndrome From Gram-Positive Septic Emboli

• DOI: 10.1097/iop.0b013e3181e99e9d
• Publication Date: 2010-10-20T06:54:36Z
• Authors: Jonathan B. Kahn; Samuel Baharestani; Heather C. Beck; Diana Ng; Christopher I. Zo...; Floyd A. Warren; Richard N. Palu
• Keywords: Lemierre's syndrome; Cavernous sinus thrombosis; Internal jugular vein

A 45-year-old patient presented with bilateral orbital abscesses. He was found to have Lemierre syndrome, a condition involving septic thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein. The developed severe proptosis, sepsis, and cavernous sinus thrombosis. Despite aggressive antibiotic anticoagulation therapy, visual loss rapid, ultimately died. previously thought be rare, is now becoming more commonly reported. Its prompt diagnosis treatment are essential for survival.