Atypical case of Lemierre's syndrome secondary to cellulitis of the orofacial region
Abstract
Lemierre's syndrome is a rare condition associated with infection of the oropharynx. We present an atypical case in a young healthy female who developed the condition secondary to a skin infection of the lip and chin. She also developed sepsis and chest pain. She was commenced on broad-spectrum antibiotics early and was fortunate to avoid aggressive surgical treatment. This case highlights the need for clinicians to consider this rare condition in addition to recognising its manifestations.
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2025-03-17
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Bacterial Infections, Face, Rare Diseases, Sepsis, Case Report [Publication Type]
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Mepani VN, Visavadia BG. Atypical case of Lemierre's syndrome secondary to cellulitis of the orofacial region. Adv Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2025 Mar;17:100506. doi:10.1016/j.adoms.2024.100506.