Septic Thrombophlebitis of the Right Ovarian Vein

Authors

  • T. Van Thielen Department of Radiology, Antwerp University Hospital and University of Antwerp, Edegem.
  • A. Snoeckx Department of Radiology, Antwerp University Hospital and University of Antwerp, Edegem.
  • M. Spinhoven Department of Radiology, Antwerp University Hospital and University of Antwerp, Edegem.
  • S. Feys Department of Gynecology, Antwerp University Hospital and University of Antwerp, Edegem.
  • B. Op de Beeck Department of Radiology, Antwerp University Hospital and University of Antwerp, Edegem.
  • P. M. Parizel Department of Radiology, Antwerp University Hospital and University of Antwerp, Edegem.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5334/jbr-btr.807

Keywords:

Veins, Ovarian

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.

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Published

2015-06-01

Issue

Vol. 98 No. 3 (2015)

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