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This case aims to explore the role of anticoagulation in Lemierre’s syndrome, focusing on a novel microbial agent and treatment outcomes.

A50-25 From Cutibacterium Acnes to Clot Control: Direct Oral Anticoagulant (DOAC) Use in a Surgical Case of Lemierre’s Syndrome

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Randomized trial evaluates anticoagulation impact on septic thrombus in young males, suggesting its potential benefit.

This case aims to explore the role of anticoagulation in Lemierre’s syndrome, focusing on a novel microbial agent and treatment outcomes.
Presented a case of an 18-year-old male with Lemierre’s syndrome induced by Cutibacterium acnes.
Initiated empiric intravenous therapy followed by surgical intervention and anticoagulation with rivaroxaban.
Followed up with neck ultrasound to assess treatment efficacy.
Identification of Cutibacterium acnes in thrombus culture highlights a new microbial cause.
Post-anticoagulation therapy, ultrasound showed near-complete resolution of soft tissue inflammation.
Complications included respiratory failure, but anticoagulation did not exacerbate the clinical course.

Sunny et al. (2026) studied this question.

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