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A Rare Complication of Perforated Appendicitis in an Adult: Septic Thrombophlebitis of the Portal Vein

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Abs tractSeptic thrombophlebitis of the portal vein (STPV) is an extremely rare but potentially fatal complication of acute appendicitis.Patients often present with fever and abdominal pain.In patients presenting with these symptoms, deterioration in liver function tests and right upper quadrant pain should be taken into consideration when evaluating thrombophlebitis.It is thought that the infective process originating from the areas drained by the portal vein plays a role in the etiology of STPV.In this case, we aimed to present the imaging findings of STPV, a rare complication of perforated appendicitis, and to raise awareness of the diagnostic approach.

Source: Medical Bulletin of Haseki

DOI: 10.4274/haseki.galenos.2025.36349

Authors: Muhammet Ikbal Isik, Ferhat Cuce, Mustafa Tasar

Language: English

Topic: Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management

Subfield: Emergency Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4409944108

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