Revue médicale suisse
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Acute pericarditis is an inflammation of the pericardium. Different etiologies are known, and can be classified in three groups: infectious, neoplastic and auto-immun. ⋯ A diffuse and concave ST elevation permits the distinction with myocardial ischemia. The first line therapy is an association between NSAR and colchicine, the latter has shown to reduce the risk of recurrence.
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Revue médicale suisse · Oct 2015
[Loco-regional complications of pharyngitis: the example of Lemierre's syndrome].
Pharyngitis is a common cause of consultation in ambulatory medicine. Although it is benign in most cases, serious complications may happen and must be recognized quickly. Lemierre's syndrome is one of them. ⋯ Diagnosis relies essentially on the characteristic presentation of the disease. Therapy consists of surgical drainage of purulent collections and necrotic tissues associated with a prolonged course of antibiotics. Some authors also recommend a anticoagulation.