Collateral pathways arising from internal jugular venous occlusion in Lemierre's syndrome

Abstract

Key Clinical Message The use of anticoagulants in Lemierre's syndrome is not well‐defined, lacking clear evidence for their efficacy. This report describes a patient with complete occlusion of the internal jugular vein by a thrombus who did not develop expected complications due to the formation of collateral venous channels.

Keywords

• collateral pathway of external jugular vein
• Lemierre's syndrome
• occlusion of internal jugular vein
• septic pulmonary embolism