Oropharyngeal infections can sometimes be complicated by Lemierre syndrome (LS), which is a septic thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein. This is a diagnostic and therapeutic emergency. It must be systematically suspected in a patient presenting oropharyngeal infection, clinical signs of sepsis and cervical swelling and pain. Cervical and thoracic computed tomography is absolutely necessary with a triple interest; diagnosis, prognosis and therapy.
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