Extensive Pylephlebitis and a Liver Abscess Combined with Streptococcus Intermedius Sepsis / 대한내과학회지
Korean Journal of Medicine
;
: 375-378, 2019.
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in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-759944
ABSTRACT
Pylephlebitis (septic thrombophlebitis of the portal venous system) is a rare but serious complication of intra-abdominal infections that drain into the portal venous system. Its diagnosis is based on imaging; computed tomography may reveal a thrombus in the portal vein. Bacteremia may also be evident. As the symptoms are nonspecific, early clinical diagnosis is difficult, and delayed treatment can compromise outcomes. We report a case with extensive pylephlebitis and a liver abscess associated with Streptococcus intermedius sepsis; the case was treated successfully with antibiotics and anticoagulants. Such cases have not been widely reported.
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Main subject:
Portal Vein
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Streptococcus
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Thrombophlebitis
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Thrombosis
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Bacteremia
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Sepsis
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Streptococcus intermedius
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Diagnosis
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Intraabdominal Infections
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Liver
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Language:
English
Journal:
Korean Journal of Medicine
Year:
2019
Type:
Article
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