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World J Clin Cases. Mar 16, 2017; 5(3): 112-118
Published online Mar 16, 2017. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v5.i3.112
Published online Mar 16, 2017. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v5.i3.112
Table 2 Univariate analysis comparing cases of Lemierre’s syndrome with and without pulmonary embolism
| No pulmonary embolism (n = 158) | Pulmonary embolism (n = 15) | P | |
| Female, n (%) | 61 (38.8) | 6 (38.5) | NS |
| Male, n (%) | 97 (61.2) | 9 (61.5) | |
| Age, (yr) | 25.5 ± 14.1 | 26.2 ± 13.6 | NS |
| Gram positive bacteria, n (%) | 21 (13.3) | 6 (40) | 0.006 |
| Gram negative bacteria, n (%) | 137 (86.7) | 9 (60) | |
| Multiple microrganisms, n (%) | 14 (8.9) | 1 (6.7) | NS |
| Only jugular vein thrombosis, n (%) | 113 (71.5) | 11 (73.3) | NS |
| Arterial thrombosis, n (%) | 5 (3.2) | 0 | NS |
| Fatal cases, n (%) | 4 (2.5) | 0 | NS |
- Citation: De Giorgi A, Fabbian F, Molino C, Misurati E, Tiseo R, Parisi C, Boari B, Manfredini R. Pulmonary embolism and internal jugular vein thrombosis as evocative clues of Lemierre’s syndrome: A case report and review of the literature. World J Clin Cases 2017; 5(3): 112-118
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2307-8960/full/v5/i3/112.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v5.i3.112