Original Article
Septic Thrombophlebitis of the Right Ovarian Vein
Authors:
T. Van Thielen ,
Department of Radiology, Antwerp University Hospital and University of Antwerp, Edegem., BE
A. Snoeckx,
Department of Radiology, Antwerp University Hospital and University of Antwerp, Edegem., BE
M. Spinhoven,
Department of Radiology, Antwerp University Hospital and University of Antwerp, Edegem., BE
S. Feys,
Department of Gynecology, Antwerp University
Hospital and University of Antwerp, Edegem., BE
B. Op de Beeck,
Department of Radiology, Antwerp University Hospital and University of Antwerp, Edegem., BE
P. M. Parizel
Department of Radiology, Antwerp University Hospital and University of Antwerp, Edegem., BE
Abstract
Background: A 26-year-old woman presented at the emergency department with a painful abdomen and fever up to 39°C, despite antibiotics. She had given prematurely birth by caesarian section to a twin 8 days earlier. On clinical examination she had a diffuse painful and tender abdomen, especially on the right side and suprapubic region. Laboratory findings showed an increased c-reactive protein of 24 mg/dL (normal < 0,3) and increased white blood cell count of 13 Å~ 10E9/L (normal 4,3-10 Å~ 10E9/L). There was also a decreased hemoglobin level of 8,4 g/dL (normal 12-15 g/dL). An ultrasonography was performed by the gynecologist and revealed a large heterogeneous fluid collection anteriorly of the uterus.
How to Cite:
Van Thielen T, Snoeckx A, Spinhoven M, Feys S, Op de Beeck B, Parizel PM. Septic Thrombophlebitis of the Right Ovarian Vein. Journal of the Belgian Society of Radiology. 2015;98(3):147–8. DOI: http://doi.org/10.5334/jbr-btr.807
Published on
01 Jun 2015.
Peer Reviewed
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