Endogenous endophthalmitis secondary to Lemierre’s Syndrome originating from pharyngotonsillitis
Although ophthalmological manifestations are rare, due to the pathophysiological characteristics of Lemierre's Syndrome, all patients should underwent standard ophthalmologic assessment, even in the absence of ophthalmic symptoms or visible findings, as part of a multidisciplinary management approach.
Authors
- Esther Compains Silva
- Henar Heras-Mulero
- Nerea Gangoitia Gorrotxategi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4309-4740)
- Iñigo Salmerón Garmendia
- Santiago López Arbués
Institutions
- Complejo Hospitalario de Navarra (ES)
- Navarrabiomed (ES)
- Universidad de Navarra (ES)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Ophthalmic Inflammation and Infection
- Published
- 2024-08-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12348-024-00420-2
- Primary Topic
- Otolaryngology and Infectious Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00