Abstract
Lemierre syndrome used to be a complication of severe oropharyngeal infection with regional thrombophlebitis, septicaemia and septic metastatic infections caused by Fusobacterium necrophorum in the pre-antibiotic era. A case of septic arthritis of the hip caused by F. necrophorum as a complication of tonsillectomy is reported in a 9-year-old boy.
Conclusion Lemierre syndrome, usually seen after an oropharyngeal infection, can also complicate ton-sillectomy.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
Similar content being viewed by others
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
About this article
Cite this article
Beldman, T.F.J., Teunisse, H.A. & Schouten, T.J. Septic arthritis of the hip by Fusobacterium necrophorum after tonsillectomy: a form of Lemierre syndrome?. Eur J Pediatr 156, 856–857 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/s004310050730
Received:
Accepted:
Published:
Issue Date:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s004310050730