Lemierre Syndrome in a Teenager Presenting as Pulmonary Septic Embolism
Lemierre’s syndrome is easily missed and may be more common than generally appreciated. Usually a complication of a deep neck abscess it can present suddenly with shortness of breath and hypoxemia. Accurate diagnosis and orientation is mandatory for the treatment of an otherwise potentially life-thr...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sociedade Portuguesa de Pediatria
2021-02-01
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| Series: | Portuguese Journal of Pediatrics |
| Online Access: | https://pjp.spp.pt//article/view/18095 |