Case report demonstrates delayed identification of Lemierre syndrome in a young adult with inconclusive imaging, highlighting the critical role of complementary modalities in timely management.
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.
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