Pelvic septic thrombophlebitis

Case contributed by Hidayatullah Hamidi
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

History of vaginal delivery two weeks ago. Now the patient has pelvic pain, flank pain, fever, and vomiting.

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Female

Multiple prominent pelvic vessels are identified, some of which show filling defects.

The post-delivery bulky uterus is noted.

There is mild hypo-attenuating material in the endometrial cavity (blood clot).

Case Discussion

Septic pelvic thrombophlebitis is a rare complication of vaginal delivery. The common presenting symptoms include fever and abdominal pain.

In CT images, a filling defect (thrombus) can be seen in the lumen of enlarged vessels.

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