Acute Appendicitis Complicated by Pylephlebitis: A Case Report. (7th November 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Castro, Ricardo; Fernandes, Teresa; Oliveira, Maria I.; Castro, Miguel
• Other Names: Hashimoto M. Academic Editor.; Kocakoc E. Academic Editor.; Matsuno A. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in radiology. Volume 2013(2013)
• Publication Date: 2013-11-07
• Subjects: Radiology -- Periodicals; Radiology -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Medical radiology -- Periodicals; Radiology; Radiology; Medical radiology; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Case studies; Periodicals; 616.0757
• DOI: 10.1155/2013/627521
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6862

Abstract

Abstract : Pylephlebitis is defined as septic thrombophlebitis of the portal vein. It is a rare but serious complication of an intraabdominal infection, more commonly diverticulitis and appendicitis. It has an unspecific clinical presentation and the diagnosis is difficult. The authors report a case of a 21-year-old man with acute appendicitis complicated by pylephlebitis. The diagnosis was made with contrast enhanced CT.