A Rare Twist of the Forgotten Disease: A Case of Fusobacterium necrophorum Sepsis with Portomesenteric Thrombosis and a Review of the Literature
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-27-2021
Publication Title
Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine
Abstract
Abdominal variants of Lemierre's syndrome presenting with pylephlebitis are rare, and the role of anticoagulation in treatment is controversial. We hereby report a case of pylephlebitis secondary to F. necrophorum bacteremia in a 57-year-old female originating from bacterial translocation secondary to colitis, who developed a favorable outcome with prompt treatment with antibiotics and anticoagulation. We also perform a literature review on similar cases in the literature and discuss management options of this rare but potentially fatal complication.
Volume
2021
First Page
6699867
Last Page
6699867
Recommended Citation
Lazar N, Sardarli K, Imam Z, Khasawneh M, Hader I. A Rare Twist of the Forgotten Disease: A Case of Fusobacterium necrophorum Sepsis with Portomesenteric Thrombosis and a Review of the Literature. Case Rep Gastrointest Med. 2021 May 27;2021:6699867. doi: 10.1155/2021/6699867. PMID: 34136289; PMCID: PMC8177980.
DOI
10.1155/2021/6699867
ISSN
2090-6528
PubMed ID
34136289