Superior mesenteric vein thrombosis complicating appendicular masses
Saudi Medical Journal. 2003; 24 (9): 1016-1018
in English
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| ID: emr-64724
ABSTRACT
Mesenteric vein thrombosis [MVT] is rare. Its diagnosis is usually difficult and delayed. Herein, we report 2 patients who developed MVT as a complication of an appendicular mass. One of them had appendectomy and developed fever 10 days postoperatively. The other was treated conservatively. An abdominal computerized tomography [CT] scan with intravenous contrast was helpful in diagnosing the superior MVT in both patients, which were not suspected. Intravenous contrast should be used when performing CT of an appendicular mass. Special interest should be directed at studying the superior mesenteric vein. Early diagnosis of our patients helped to start early medical treatment with anticoagulation
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Index:
IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Warfarin
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Radiography, Abdominal
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Abdominal Pain
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Enoxaparin
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Venous Thrombosis
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Mesenteric Vascular Occlusion
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Mesenteric Veins
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Anticoagulants
Type of study:
Screening study
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Saudi Med. J.
Year:
2003
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