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Ophthalmic complications of Lemierre syndrome.

Robert KreuzpointnerLuca ValerioGabriele CorsiFederica ZaneClara SaccoKarin HolmChristian RighiniAlessandro PecciSandrine ZweifelStefano Barco
Published in: Acta ophthalmologica (2021)
Ophthalmic complications represent a severe manifestation of Lemierre syndrome, often reflecting an underlying cerebral vein thrombosis. Visual acuity loss and long-term severe complications are frequent. We call for an interdisciplinary approach to the management of patients with Lemierre syndrome and the routine involvement of ophthalmologists.
Keyphrases
  • risk factors
  • case report
  • early onset
  • subarachnoid hemorrhage
  • brain injury
  • drug induced
  • blood brain barrier
  • cerebral ischemia
  • cerebral blood flow