Lemierre’s syndrome caused by Fusobacterium necrophorum complicated with multiple brain abscesses—A case report, literature review, and suggested management

Abstract

Abstract We present an unusual case of Lemierre´s syndrome complicated by multiple brain abscesses, a literature review and suggested management. A young man with multiple brain abscesses deteriorated despite two weeks of directed antibiotics. A multidisciplinary approach was successful. Hyperbaric oxygen treatment (HBOT) should be considered in refractory or severe cases.

Keywords

• brain abscess
• hyperbaric oxygen therapy
• infectious diseases
• lemierre syndrome
• neurosurgery