Pileflebitis en pediatría: un desafío diagnóstico / Pylephlebitis in pediatrics: A diagnostic challenge

La pileflebitis es definida como la trombosis supurativa de la vena porta como complicación de infecciones abdominales. En pediatría, la etiología más frecuente es la apendicitis, generalmente de diagnóstico tardío, que se presenta como sepsis, con una elevada mortalidad. Para el diagnóstico son necesarios métodos de diagnóstico por imágenes; los más utilizados son la ecografía Doppler y la angiotomografía. El tratamiento se basa en la intervención quirúrgica, la antibioticoterapia y la anticoagulación. Esta última tiene indicación controvertida, pero podría mejorar el pronóstico y disminuir la morbimortalidad. Se presenta un caso clínico de pileflebitis secundaria a sepsis por Escherichia coli con punto de partida en una apendicitis aguda, en un paciente pediátrico que evoluciona a la transformación cavernomatosa de la vena porta. Es de importancia conocer el manejo de esta entidad, ya que, una vez superado el cuadro inicial, requerirá un minucioso seguimiento por la posibilidad de evolucionar a la insuficiencia hepática.

Pylephlebitis is defined as suppurative thrombosis of the portal vein as a complication of abdominal infections. In pediatrics, the most frequent etiology is appendicitis, generally of late diagnosis, presenting as sepsis, with a high mortality rate. Imaging methods are necessary for diagnosis; the most common are the Doppler ultrasound and computed tomography angiography. Treatment is based on surgery, antibiotic therapy, and anticoagulation. The indication for the latter is controversial, but it may improve prognosis and decrease morbidity and mortality. Here we describe a clinical case of pylephlebitis secondary to Escherichia coli sepsis, which started as acute appendicitis in a pediatric patient who progressed to cavernomatous transformation of the portal vein. It is important to know the management of this disease because, once the initial symptoms are overcome, it will require close follow-up due to a potential progression to liver failure.

Enfermedad de Mondor y mamoplastías / Mondor's disease and mammoplasty

Resumen Objetivo: Revisar la incidencia de esta enfermedad en pacientes sometidos a mamoplastías en una clínicaprivada en el período de 11 años, con el fin de describir sus síntomas y signos, diagnóstico, tratamiento y evolución. Materiales y Método: Se estudiaron 355 mujeres que se sometieron a mamoplastías estéticas. Se excluyó aquellas cirugías reconstructivas secundarias a cáncer de mama y aquellas con otros antecedentes oncológicos previos. La información fue recolectada de las fichas clínicas. Resultado: Se analizan 710 mamas operadas en el período 2008-2018, de las cuales seis mamas (6/710) evolucionaron con enfermedad de Mondor (0,8%). El diagnóstico se realizó clínicamente. Todos los casos recibieron terapia antiinflamatoria oral y local, respondiendo favorablemente. Discusión: Existe poca literatura publicada al respecto. Casos bilaterales son menos reportados. Pareciera asociarse con cirugías del surco submamario y no está claro que requiera curación terapéutica. Conclusiones: La enfermedad de Mondor es infrecuente, puede presentarse secundario a mamoplastías, es de diagnóstico clínico y sólo tratamiento sintomático con evolución satisfactoria sin secuelas.

Aim: Review the disease incidence in patients who had mammoplasties in a private clinic on a 11 year-period. The purpose is to describe their symptoms and signs, diagnosis, treatment and evolution. Materials and Method: 355 women who underwent cosmetic mammoplasties were studied. Those reconstructive surgeries secondary to breast cancer and those with other previous oncological history were excluded. The information was collected from clinical files. Results: 710 breasts operated between 2008-2018 are analyzed, six of them (6/710) evolved Mondor disease (0.8%). The diagnosis was made clinically. All cases received oral and local antiinflammatory therapy, responding favorably. Discussion: There is a few published literature about it. Bilateral cases are less reported. It appears to be associated with surgeries of the submammary sulcus and it is not clear that it requires therapeutic cure. Conclusions: Mondor's disease is infrequent, can occur secondary to mammoplasty, diagnosis is clinical, treatment is symptomatic, all cases had satisfactory evolution without sequelae.

Massive thrombosis and phlegmasia cerulea dolens while taking rivaroxaban: case report and review / Trombose maciça e flegmasia cerúlea dolens durante o uso de rivaroxabana: relato de caso e revisão

Abstract Our study describes a fatal case of phlegmasia cerulea dolens and massive venous thrombosis in a patient taking rivaroxaban regularly to treat cerebral venous sinus thrombosis. Blood tests samples were positive for lupus anticoagulant. The unique evolution of the case, as well as the positivity for lupus anticoagulant, raises the possibility of an acquired hypercoagulation syndrome. We highlight the fact that the test recommended as the first line for lupus anticoagulant diagnosis (dilute Russell viper venom time) is the most affected by rivaroxaban, leading to a high prevalence of false-positive results. We also discuss potential diagnoses for the current case and review the current state-of-the-art of use of the novel oral anticoagulation agents in this unusual situation. So far, there are no recommendations to use such agents as first options in cerebral venous sinus thrombosis or in hypercoagulation syndromes.

Resumo Nosso estudo descreve um caso fatal de flegmasia cerúlea dolens e trombose venosa maciça em um paciente usando regularmente rivaroxabana para o tratamento de trombose de seio venoso cerebral. A investigação laboratorial foi positiva para o anticoagulante lúpico. A evolução única do caso aumenta a possibilidade de uma síndrome de hipercoagulabilidade adquirida, bem como a positividade para o anticoagulante lúpico. Destacamos o fato de que o teste recomendado como primeira linha para o diagnóstico de anticoagulante lúpico (veneno de víbora de Russel diluído) é o mais afetado pela rivaroxabana, levando a uma alta prevalência de resultados falso-positivos. Também discutimos os potenciais diagnósticos para o presente caso e revisamos o estado da arte atual dos novos agentes de anticoagulação oral usados nessa situação incomum. Até o presente momento, não há recomendações para o uso de tais agentes como primeira opção na trombose de seios venosos cerebrais ou nas síndromes de hipercoagulação.

Microorganismos que colonizan los catéteres venosos centrales de los pacientes hospitalizados en el servicio de medicina intern / Microorganisms that colonize the central venous catheters of patients hospitalized in the internal medicine service of the Dr. Miguel Pérez Carreño hospital

La utilización de catéter venoso central produce, en ocasiones, infecciones de tipo local o sistémico, como la bacteriemia no complicada o complicada (bacteriemia persistente, tromboflebitis séptica, endocarditis y otras complicaciones metastásicas). En este estudio se dan a conocer las infecciones ocasionadas por el uso de Catéter Venoso Central (CVC), así como los microorganismos presentes en los pacientes. Métodos: La investigación fue de tipo retrospectivo, descriptivo y de corte transversal, con un diseño de investigación no experimental y tuvo la finalidad de conocer, en forma directa, la realidad de la problemática. Las unidades de observación fueron (188) historias clínicas de los pacientes que ingresaron en el servicio de medicina interna en el hospital Miguel Pérez Carreño en el periodo comprendido entre enero y abril de 2017. Resultados: En 30 de los pacientes se realizó el cultivo de la punta del catéter venoso central. En el 67% no hubo crecimiento de microorganismos, mientras que el 33% crecieron microorganismos a las 24 horas. El 80% de las muestras cultivadas reportan la presencia de Cocos Gram positivos. Un 10% reportaron enterobacterias y un 10% reportan levaduras, finalmente con menor frecuencia pseudomona con un 0%. Conclusiones: Solo 78 pacientes ameritaron la colocación de un catéter venoso central, de los cuales se cultivaron 30 puntas de catéter, encontrándose que solo 10 de las puntas de catéteres dieron positivas para infección con crecimiento bacteriano a las 24 horas, siendo los cocos Gram positivos la principal bacteria aislada en los pacientes con CVC seguidos de enterobacterias(AU)

Intravascular catheterization is used for hemodynamic monitoring, hemodialysis, metabolic and nutritional support, fluid administration, chemotherapy and prolonged antibiotic therapy, blood and derivatives, among others. In this study, infections caused by the use of (CVC) central venous catheter are reported, as well as the microorganisms present in patients. Methods: The research was of a retrospective, descriptive and cross-sectional type, with a non-experimental research design and aimed to know, in a direct way, the reality of the problem. The observation units were (188) clinical records of the patients admitted to the internal medicine service at the Miguel Pérez Carreño Hospital in the period between January and April 2017. Results In 30 of the patients, the culture of the tip of the central venous catheter. In 67% there was no growth of microorganisms, while 33% grew microorganisms at 24 hours. 80% of the cultivated samples report the presence of Gram-positive cocci. 10% reported enterobacteria and 10% reported yeast, finally with less frequency pseudomonas with 0%. Conclusions: Only 78 patients required placement of a central venous catheter, of which 30 catheter tips were cultured, finding that only 10 of the catheter tips were positive for infection with bacterial growth at 24 hours, with Gram-positive cocci. the main bacteria isolated in patients with CVCfollowed by enterobacteria(AU)

Tratamiento de Flegmasía Cerúlea Dolens con Trombólisis: Reporte de caso / Treatment of Phlegmasia Cerulea Dolens with Thrombolysis: Case report

La Flegmasía Cerúlea Dolens es una complicación rara y severa de la trombosis venosa profunda, que se manifiesta clínicamente con edema profuso, dolor y cianosis del miembro inferior afectado. La obstrucción masiva del sistema venoso determina un aumento de la presión de los compartimentos de la extremidad, que finalmente compromete la circulación arterial. Su tratamiento debe ser agresivo para evitar la gangrena y/o la muerte. Presentamos el caso de una paciente atendida en la Clínica La Sagrada Familia, Armenia ­ Colombia, quien consultó por cuadro clínico de edema progresivo en miembro inferior izquierdo, encontrando cambios isquémicos en falanges distales y edema grado III en miembro inferior izquierdo, con reporte de dúplex venoso con trombosis venosa profunda iliofemoral extensa izquierda y dúplex arterial con reducción de los flujos arteriales secundario a edema severo de tejidos blandos, se indica flebografía con trombólisis venosa por catéter regional en miembro inferior izquierdo con infusión continua de trombolítico. Con respectivos controles angiográficos a las 24 y 48 horas con recanalización del 80% de las venas iliaca, femoral y poplítea, se suspendió infusión y se retiró catéter, continuó anticoagulación con heparina no fraccionada hasta lograr paso a anticoagulación oral con posterior egreso hospitalario dado su evolución satisfactoria.

The Flegmasia Cerulea Dolens is a rare and severe complication of deep venous thrombosis, which manifests clinically with profuse edema, pain and cyanosis of the affected lower limb. The massive obstruction of the venous system is an increase in the pressure of the limb compartments, which compromises the arterial circulation. Your treatment should be aggressive to avoid gangrene and / or death. We present the case of a patient treated at La Sagrada Familia Clinic, Armenia - Colombia, who consulted for clinical picture of progressive edema in left lower limb, finding ischemic changes in distal phalanges and grade III edema in left lower limb, with report of duplex venous with deep left iliofemoral venous thrombosis and arterial duplex with reduction of arterial flow secondary to severe soft tissue edema, phlebography with venous thrombolysis is indicated by regional catheter in left lower limb with continuous thrombolytic infusion. With the respective angiographic controls at 24 and 48 hours with 80% recanalization of the iliac, femoral and popliteal veins, the infusion was interrupted and the catheter was withdrawn, anticoagulation with unfractionated heparin was continued until oral anticoagulation was administered, the hospital discharge was performed given its satisfactory evolution.

Tromboflebite séptica de seio cavernoso com espessamento meníngeo de base de crânio / Cavernous sinus septic thrombophlebitis with skull base meningitis

O seio cavernoso é um sítio frequente de ocorrência de trombose séptica, frequentemente secundária a infecções de seios da face, órbitas, tonsilas, palato, dentes, seios esfenoidal e etmoidal. Este artigo relata o caso de uma paciente de 25 anos com sinusopatia que evoluiu com complicações após um mês apresentando anisocoria, ptose palpebral incompleta à direita, paralisia do olhar horizontal, paralisia facial central, queda de véu palatino, ausência de reflexo nauseoso à direita e desvio de língua para esquerda. Realizou exame de imagem que identificou acometimento de seio cavernoso e espessamento meníngeo adjacente. A tromboflebite do seio cavernoso (TSC) comumente afeta os nervos cranianos que o cruzam, constituindo-se em uma complicação incomum de infecções de pele, órbitas ou seios da face. A singularidade deste caso esteve na dificuldade de tratamento, no acometimento contínuo das meninges da base de crânio e, consequentemente, dos nervos cranianos dessa topografia (VII, IX e XII). O tratamento com anticoagulantes não é consenso na literatura, devido a complicações hemorrágicas que podem ocorrer no sítio do trombo. A importância do tratamento adequado e precoce das infecções dos seios esfenoidal e etmoidal, além de infecções de face, nariz, tonsilas, dentes e ouvidos evita disseminação bacteriana e complicações, como as descritas neste caso

The cavernous sinus is a rare site of septic thrombosis. It is associated with significant morbidity or mortality and is often related to local infection of the paranasal sinuses, orbits, tonsils, palate and teeth. This article presents a 25-year-old woman presented to our clinic with a history of anisocoria, right incomplete ptosis, horizontal gaze palsy, central facial palsy, right absence of garg reflex and left tongue deviation. Further work up with cranial magnetic resonance imaging revealed a meningeal enhancement at the skull base and signal alteration at the cavernous sinus suggestive of septic thrombosis. Cavernous sinus thrombophlebitis is a complication of skin, orbits or sinuses infections that typically causes cranial nerve palsies. We would like to emphasize that meningeal involvement at skull base can complicate the clinical course especially when there is involvement of multiple cranial nerves. Anticoagulation theraphy is not a consensus in the literature due to the risk of hemorrhagic complications that may occur on the site of the thrombus. The adequate and early treatment of infections of the sphenoid and ethmoidal sinuses, infections of nose, tonsils, teeth and ears can avoid bacterial disseminations and prevents complications, as described in this case.

Tromboflebitis de Mondor del pene tras hernioplastia inguinal / Mondor's thrombophlebitis of the penis after inguinal hernioplasty

Paciente de 22 años de edad con antecedentes de salud. Hacía un mes se le había practicado una hernioplastia inguinal izquierda, y aproximadamente dos semanas después, comenzó a presentar aumento de volumen y dolor en el dorso del pene, tanto al tacto como con la erección. Al examen físico se constató, que la vena dorsal superficial del pene estaba aumentada de volumen, de color rojizo y dolorosa a la palpación. En el ultrasonido doppler-color peniano, se comprobó el engrosamiento de la pared de dicha vena, trombosis de esta, disminución del flujo sanguíneo, así como dolor al contacto del transductor. Se le indicó reposo sexual, tratamiento con antiinflamatorios no esteroideos y corticoides orales, además de iontoforesis local con pomada de heparina sódica. El paciente evolucionó satisfactoriamente, con la desaparición del dolor y la recanalización de la vena dorsal del pene. La aparición de la tromboflebitis de Mondor del pene, con posterioridad a una hernioplastia inguinal, es excepcional. Su sospecha clínica más la confirmación con el ultrasonido doppler-color, son pilares básicos para el diagnóstico de certeza. El tratamiento conservador ofrece óptimos resultados.

A male patient aged 22 years with a history of health problems. One month before, he had undergone left inguinal hernioplasty, but two weeks after surgery, he began suffering pain in the back of the penis together with increased volume, both on touch and at erect state. The physical examination revealed that the superficial dorsal vein of the penis was more swollen, red-colored and painful on palpation. Doppler-color ultrasound of the penis confirmed thickening of the vein wall, thrombosis, lower blood flow and patient's feeling of pain when the transducer touched it. He was prescribed non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs plus oral corticosteroids, cessation of sexual intercourse, in addition to local ionphoresis with sodium heparin ointment. The patient's progression was satisfactory since pain disappeared and the dorsal vein of the penis was re-canalized. Mondor's thrombophlebitis of the penis rarely occurs after inguinal hernioplasty. Clinical suspicion plus Doppler-color US confirmation are basic pillars for a correct diagnosis. The conservative treatment offers optimal outcomes.

Pileflebitis en pediatria / Pylephlebitis in pediatric patients

La pileflebitis se define como la tromboflebitis de la vena porta y/o de sus ramas. En pediatría, se presenta con mayor frecuencia asociada a un cuadro de apendicitis aguda y tiene una alta morbimortalidad. La ecografía Doppler y la tomografía computada son los estudios de elección para la confirmación del diagnóstico. La complicación a largo plazo más frecuente que pueden presentar estos niños es el cavernoma de la porta con la consiguiente hipertensión portal. El diagnóstico temprano, el tratamiento antibiótico adecuado y la remoción del foco infeccioso son las medidas terapéuticas necesarias para disminuir la mortalidad. La terapia anticoagulante es controvertida. Comunicamos el caso de un niño con abdomen agudo y sepsis, en quien se diagnosticó pileflebitis secundaria a plastrón apendicular. El paciente fue tratado con antibioticoterapia parenteral prolongada y anticoagulación subcutánea. En forma diferida, se efectuó cirugía del plastrón apendicular con adecuada recuperación posterior.

Pylephlebitis is defined as thrombophlebitis of the portal vein or its tributaries. It is a rare disease commonly associated with acute appendicitis and it has a high rate of morbidity and mortality. Doppler ultrasound and computed tomography scan are the methods of choice to confirm diagnosis. The most frequent long-term complication in these patients is portal vein cavernoma, with subsequent portal hypertension. An early diagnosis, timely antibiotic therapy and removal of infection are essential therapeutic measures to diminish mortality. The need for anticoagulation therapy in children remains controversial. We report on a child with acute abdomen and sepsis with a diagnosis of pylephlebitis secondary to appendiceal inflammation. The patient received long-term antibiotic therapy and subcutaneous anticoagulation. Deferred appendectomy was performed with favorably outcome.

Mondor's disease in puerperium: case report / Doença de Mondor no puerpério: caso clínico

Mondor's disease is a rare entity characterized by sclerosing thrombophlebitis classically involving one or more of the subcutaneous veins of the breast and anterior chest wall. It is usually a self-limited, benign condition, despite of rare cases of association to cancer. We present the case of a 32 year-old female, breast-feeding, who went to emergency due to left mastalgia for the past week. She was taking antibiotics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, previously prescribed for suspicious of mastitis, for three days, with no clinical improvement. Physical examination showed an enlarged left breast, an axillary lump and a painful cord-like structure in the upper outer quadrant of the same breast. Ultrasound scan showed a markedly dilated superficial vein in the upper outer quadrant of left breast. The patient was given a ventropic therapy and was kept in anti-inflammatory, with progressive pain improvement. Ultrasound control was performed after four weeks, showing reperfusion.

A doença de Mondor é entidade rara caracterizada por tromboflebite esclerosante envolvendo classicamente uma ou mais das veias subcutâneas da mama e da parede torácica anterior. Trata-se de condição benigna normalmente auto-limitada, apesar de raros casos de associação ao câncer. Descreve-se o caso de uma mulher lactante de 32 anos de idade, que procurou serviço de emergência devido a mastalgia do lado direito na última semana. A paciente estava tomando antibióticos, mas não medicamentos esteroides anti-inflamatórios, previamente prescritos devido a suspeita de mastite, nos últimos três dias, sem melhora clínica. O exame físico mostrou o seio esquerdo aumentado, um nódulo axilar e uma estrutura dolorosa em formato de corda no quadrante superior externo da mesma mama. A ultrassonografia revelou uma veia superficial acentuadamente dilatada no quadrante superior externo da mama esquerda. A paciente recebeu terapia venotrópica and manteve o tratamento com anti-inflamatórios, com melhora progressiva da dor. Controle ultrassonográfico foi realizado após quatro semana, mostrando reperfusão.

Thrombophlebitis of the lateral chest wall (Mondor's disease).

Mondor's disease is a rare condition, which involves the thrombophlebitis of the superficial veins of the breast and anterior chest wall. A 37-year-old woman presented with sudden onset of local pain and edema on her right chest wall, accompanied by a longitudinal retraction of the skin during arm abduction in the area. Clinical, histological and ultrasonographic findings confirmed Mondor's disease and the treatment was symptomatic, using pain relievers and warm compresses. The symptomatology remitted within 2 weeks of therapy. Mondor's disease is a rare condition where ultrasound complements the clinical evaluation and allows the characterization of certain abnormalities, which correlated with functional biochemical data and other procedures may substitute the need of biopsy.

Trombose venosa de membros inferiores: diagnóstico e manejo na emergência / Venous thrombosis of lower members: diagnosis and emergency management

Este trabalho tem por objetivo facilitar o diagnóstico da trombose venosa de membros inferiores, diferenciando-a entre superficial e profunda, para que seja instituído o tratamento mais adequado para cada caso.

This article aims to facilitate the diagnosis of lower extremity venous thrombosis, differentiating between superficial and deep, and choose appropriate treatment for each case to be imposed.

Aspectos clínicos, ultra-sonográficos e venográficos da tromboflebite jugular experimental em equinos / Equine experimental thrombophlebitis: clinical, ultrasonographic and venographic evaluation

A tromboflebite jugular ocorre frequentemente em equinos, decorrendo geralmente de processos mórbidos associados à iatrogenia, podendo levar a perda de função, edema cefálico, diminuição do desempenho atlético e ainda causar o óbito. Esta enfermidade nos equinos apesar de frequente é pouco conhecida quanto à sua evolução e tratamentos. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a evolução da tromboflebite jugular experimental em equinos, quanto às alterações clínicas e estruturais envolvidas na enfermidade, observando-se os aspectos clínicos, ultra-sonográficos e venográficos no contexto do trombo e do vaso, quanto à possibilidade de recanalização do trombo produzido e da vascularização compensatória. A tromboflebite da veia jugular foi induzida, unilateralmente, em 05 equinos nos quais previamente à indução da tromboflebite e diariamente após foram observadas manifestações clínicas e realizados exames ultra-sonográficos. Venografias foram feitas nos momentos pré-indução, na indução e a cada seis dias após a indução da tromboflebite, verificando-se a recanalização do trombo oclusivo e a presença de vasos na drenagem sanguínea compensatória. Observou-se a ocorrência de edema moderado das regiões parotídea, massetérica e supra-orbitária e discreto edema submandibular que reduziram até o 6º dia, permanecendo apenas discreto aumento parotídeo. O ingurgitamento da jugular cranial a região da indução permaneceu durante todo o período de avaliação. A porção caudal à tromboflebite mostrou ingurgitamento frente ao garrote na entrada do tórax desde o primeiro dia após a indução. Os exames ultra-sonográficos mostraram formação de trombo oclusivo total durante todo o período de observação em 3 animais e o restabelecimento parcial do fluxo na jugular em 2 animais e a presença de vasos colaterais conduzindo o sangue da porção cranial para a porção caudal à obstrução. As venografias revelaram fluxo sanguíneo "linear" normal no momento pré-operatório, constatando nos momentos pós-operatórios a presença oclusiva do trombo, com o contraste preenchendo os vasos tributários compensatórios direcionados à porção caudal à oclusão da veia ou ainda estagnado cranialmente ao trombo. Conclui-se que a trombose oclusiva na tromboflebite jugular experimental e unilateral sofre recanalização e compensação vascular por vasos tributários de drenagem, com redução gradativa dos sinais decorrentes da estase sanguínea de retorno, especificamente as regiões cefálicas com edema. Estudos envolvendo a tromboflebite jugular nos equinos devem evoluir nos aspectos experimental e clínico.

Jugular thrombophlebitis is a common complication of disease processes associated with repeated venipuncture, injection of irritant solutions, and the use of indwelling catheters, especially with bacterial contamination. Bilateral thrombophlebitis may result in edema of the soft tissues of the head, reduction of athletic performance and even death of the animal. This disease, although common in horses, is not much known regarding its evolution and treatment. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical and structural changes of experimentally induced jugular thrombophlebitis in horses, through clinical examination, ultrasound and venography of the thrombus and the vessel, verifying the possibility of thrombus recanalization and compensatory produced blood flow. The jugular thrombophlebitis was induced unilaterally into 5 horses, monitored by clinical (general, regional and local) and ultrassonographycs exams. Venographs were made at pre-induction, induction and every 6 days after induction of thrombophlebitis, in order to observe recanalization of the occlusive thrombus and presence of blood vessels in the drainage allowance. Occurrence of moderate edema was observed in the parotid, masseter and supra orbital regions, and mild edema in the submandibular region. The jugular engorgement of the cranial region of induction persisted throughout the period of evaluation. The caudal portion to the thrombophlebitis showed engorgement with compression on the vein at the thorax entrance since the first day after induction. The ultrasound examinations showed total occlusive thrombus formation of 3 animals, partial recirculating flow in the jugular vein in 2 animals, and collateral blood vessels from the cranial obstruction to the caudal portion. The venography revealed normal linear blood flow in the preoperative and occlusive thrombus with contrast directed filling of the vessels to the compensatory portion caudal to the vein occlusion or cranial to the thrombus in the postoperative moments. After vein resection of the segment containing the thrombus, the cephalic edema was less intense than after the induction of the thrombophlebtits. The ultrassonography and venography post resection showed vascularity increase in this region. It was concluded that there is recanalization with endothelialization and vascular compensation made by pre-existing vessels necessary for drainage.

Flegmasía cerúlea dolens: diagnóstico y tratamiento / Phlegmasia cerulean dolens: diagnosis and treatment

INTRODUCCIÓN: Flegmasía Cerúlea Dolens es una variante de la trombosis venosa profunda. La presentación clínica incluye edema, dolor y cianosis del miembro comprometido. Son múltiples los factores gatillantes, dentro de los cuales está el uso de anticoncepción oral y patología maligna, entre otros. La obstrucción severa del sistema iliofemoral determina un aumento de la presión de los compartimentos de la extremidad, que finalmente compromete la circulación arterial. La gravedad del cuadro radica en la posibilidad de pérdida de la extremidad e incluso la muerte. PRESENTACIÓN DEL CASO: Paciente mujer de 29 años. Consulta en servicio de urgencia del Hospital Parroquial de San Bernardo por cuadro de 30 minutos de evolución caracterizado por dolor, aumento de volumen y coloración violácea del miembro inferior izquierdo. Al ingreso se constata impotencia funcional, pulsos distales disminuidos y saturación de 70 por ciento en dicha extremidad. Se inicia anticoagulación endovenosa y se realiza ecotomografía Doppler que muestra signos sugerentes de trombosis venosa. Se realiza cirugía de urgencia. Evoluciona con disminución de la sintomatología. Es dada de alta en buenas condiciones con terapia anticoagulante oral. DISCUSIÓN: Frente a la sospecha clínica de flegmasía cerúlea dolens, resulta esencial el diagnóstico y tratamiento precoz, con el objetivo de salvar la extremidad y vida del paciente. Cabe destacar la importancia de exámenes complementarios como el uso de la ultrasonografía. El tratamiento debe ser agresivo, aunque aún la terapia de elección es motivo de controversia.

INTRODUCTION: Phlegmasia cerulean dolens is a variant of deep vein thrombosis. The clinical presentation includes edema, pain and cyanosis of the member involved. There are many triggering factors which includes oral contraceptive use and malignancy, among others. Severe obstruction of the iliofemoral system leads to an increase of pressure of the limb’s compartments that ultimately compromises the arterial circulation. Severity lies in the possibility of limb loss and even death. CASE REPORT: Female patient, 29 years old. Patient asks in emergency room of Hospital Parroquial de San Bernardo because of limb’s pain, swelling and purplish coloration, with 30 minutes of evolution. At the ingress it is found functional impotence, diminished distal pulses and saturation of 70 percent on the limb. Intravenous anticoagulation is initiated and Doppler ultrasonography is performed, showing suggestive signs of venous thrombosis. Emergency surgery is done, evolving with a decrease of symptoms. The patient was discharged in good conditions with oral anticoagulation therapy. DISCUSSION: When phlegmasia cerulean dolens is suspected, it is essential an early diagnosis and treatment, in order to save patient’s limb and life. We must emphasize the importance of complementary tests such as ultrasound. Treatment must be aggressive, although the therapy of choice is controversial.

Embolia pulmonar: uma rara associação com trombo flutuante da veia basílica identificado pelo ultrassom / Pulmonary embolism in a rare association to a floating thrombus detected by ultrasound in the basilic vein at the distal arm

Um caso aparentemente simples de tromboflebite superficial da veia basílica no segmento distal do braço, após trauma, foi tratado clinicamente, mas evoluiu para embolia pulmonar. Atenção para a imagem modo B, descrevendo as características do ultrassom de um trombo flutuante, o que poderia ter alterado o manejo do paciente, minimizando os riscos de embolização.

An apparently simple case of superficial thrombophlebitis of the right basilic vein at the distal arm, post trauma, was treated clinically, but evolved into pulmonary embolism. Attention to the B-mode ultrasound characteristics describing a floating thrombus could havealtered patient management, minimizing risks of embolization.

Revisión a partir de un caso clínico: flegmasia cerulea dolens / Flegmasia cerulea dolens: clinical case and literature review

La Flegmasia Cerulea Dolens (FCD) es una complicación poco frecuente de la trombosis venosa profunda extensa. Caracterizada por edema masivo, dolor intenso y cianosis. En la trombosis y oclusión aguda de los troncos venosos proximales (ilíacas, vena cava inferior), la congestión puede alcanzar gran severidad, con atrapamiento masivo de líquido intersticial, lo que puede llevar a oliguria y al shock. La extremidad adquiere un aspecto céreo (flegmasia cerulea dolens) por compromiso del drenaje venoso de la extremidad. El aumento de presión intersticial puede llegar a interferir con la perfusión arterial, dando un color pálido (flegmasia alba dolens) e incluso producir isquemia distal en el pie (gangrena venosa), con una alta mortalidad asociada. Hasta el momento, no existe consenso en su tratamiento, la anticoagulación con heparina, trombectomía quirúrgica, terapia trombolítica, fasciotomía y la amputación han sido algunos de los tratamientos propuestos. Presentamos una revisión de flegmasia cerulea dolens en relación a un caso clínico.

The Phlegmasia caerulea dolens (PCD) is an uncommon, severe form of deep venous thrombosis. Characterized by massive edema, severe pain and cyanosis. In the acute thrombosis and occlusion of major venosus channels (iliac and cava inferior) the congestion can reach a massive intersticial fluid secuestration, that can lead to a oliguria and to a shock. The leg acquires a cereo aspect (phlegmasia caerulea dolens) by significantly compromised venous outflow. The increase of the interstitial pressure can interfere with the arterial perfusion, giving a pale color (phlegmasia alba dolens) and can even produce distal ischemia on the foot (venous gangrene), that is a cause of high mortality. Until now, there are no consensus about its treatment. Anticoagulation with heparin, surgical thrombectomy, trombolysis therapy, fasciotomy and amputation had been some of the purposed treatments. We present a review, related to a clinical case, of the Phlegmasia caerulea dolens.

Doença de Mondor / Mondor's disease

A doença de Mondor é entidade rara e de natureza benigna que se caracteriza pela tromboflebite de veias superficiais da mama, podendo também acometer, com menor frequência, outros sítios anatômicos. A doença é autolimitada e de fisiopatologia ainda não totalmente conhecida. Apesar de benigna, há relatos na literatura da sua associação com câncer de mama. Manifesta-se clinicamente como cordão fibroso e doloroso no subcutâneo que corresponde ao trajeto venoso comprometido. O diagnóstico é basicamente clínico, mas a avaliação mamográfica se faz necessária para afastar malignidade associada. Na sua forma típica, quando não se tem a suspeita de doença maligna, o tratamento deve ser feito com analgésicos e anti-inflamatórios. O conhecimento dessa afecção é importante para evitar erros diagnósticos e impedir a realização e procedimentos invasivos desnecessários.

Mondor’s disease is a rare condition and a benign breast disease in which a thrombophlebitis of superficial veins occurs, usually in the breast, and more rarely in others anatomic sites. The condition is self-limited and the physiopathology is still not clear. Although Mondor’s disease is a benign breast disease, has been reported in the literature association with breast cancer. The clinical feature is a painfull and fibrous lesion cordlike in subcutaneous that corresponds to the involved vein. The diagnostic is clinical, but the mammograms are necessary to show association with breast cancer. In the tipical form, when is not suspected malign disease, the treatment could be mode with analgesic and anti-inflammatory drugs. Knowledge of this condition is important to avoid diagnostic mistakes and unnecessary invasive procedures

Tromboflebite superficial: epidemiologia, fisiopatologia, diagnóstico e tratamento / Superficial thrombophlebitis: epidemiology, physiopathology, diagnosis and treatment

A tromboflebite superficial de membros inferiores é doença de ocorrência comum, estando associada a diversas condições clínicas e cirúrgicas. Historicamente considerada doença benigna, devido à sua localização superficial e ao fácil diagnóstico, o tratamento foi conservador durante muito tempo, na maioria dos casos. Entretanto, relatos recentes de freqüências altas de complicações tromboembólicas associadas - 22 a 37 por cento para trombose venosa profunda e até 33 por cento para embolia pulmonar - alertaram para a necessidade de abordagens diagnósticas e terapêuticas mais amplas, visando diagnosticar e tratar essas possíveis complicações. A possibilidade da coexistência dessas e de outras desordens sistêmicas (colagenoses, neoplasias, trombofilias) interfere na avaliação e influencia a conduta terapêutica, que pode ser clínica, cirúrgica ou combinada. No entanto, devido à falta de ensaios clínicos controlados e às incertezas quanto a sua história natural, o diagnóstico e o tratamento da tromboflebite superficial continuam indefinidos. Neste trabalho, foi feita uma revisão da literatura analisando-se a epidemiologia, fisiopatologia e estado atual do diagnóstico e tratamento da tromboflebite superficial.

Superficial thrombophlebitis of the lower limbs is a commonly occurring disease, and it is associated with various clinical and surgical conditions. Historically considered to be a benign disease due to its superficial location and easy diagnosis, its treatment was, for a long time, conservative in most cases. Nevertheless, recent reports of high frequency and associated thromboembolic complications, which vary from 22 to 37 percent for deep venous thrombosis and up to 33 percent for pulmonary embolism, have indicated the need for broader diagnostic and therapeutic approaches in order to diagnose and treat such possible complications. The possibility of coexistence of these and other systemic disorders (collagenosis, neoplasia, thrombophilia) interferes with evaluation and influences therapeutic conduct, which may be clinical, surgical or combined. However, due to a lack of controlled clinical assays as well as to a series of uncertainties regarding its natural history, the diagnosis and treatment of superficial thrombophlebitis remain undefined. A literature review was performed analyzing the epidemiology, physiopathology and current status of the diagnosis and treatment of superficial thrombophlebitis.

Fatal Peripheral Candidal Suppurative Thrombophlebitis in a Postoperative Patient

We report a case of fatal fungal peripheral suppurative thrombophlebitis, caused by Candida albicans, which was disseminated to the blood, lungs, eyes, and spine. Clinical suspicion and aggressive management are important in managing fungal peripheral suppurative thrombophlebitis. Early clinical suspicion is important in managing fungal peripheral suppurative thrombophlebitis, and radical excision of the affected veins, recognition of metastatic foci, and use of systemic antifungal agents are essential to avoid septic shock and death.