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Review
. 2021 Feb;28(1):187-192.
doi: 10.1007/s10140-020-01811-3. Epub 2020 Jun 24.

Thrombophlebitis of abdominal veins as an unusual cause for acute abdomen: avoiding the diagnostic pitfalls

Elvin Yuan Ting Lim  1 , Ranu Taneja  2
Affiliations
Review

Thrombophlebitis of abdominal veins as an unusual cause for acute abdomen: avoiding the diagnostic pitfalls

Elvin Yuan Ting Lim et al. Emerg Radiol. 2021 Feb.

Abstract

The purpose of this pictorial essay is to review the imaging appearances of the spectrum of thrombophlebitis of abdominal veins on computed tomography (CT) scans. Thrombophlebitis of abdominal veins is rare but mimics other more common conditions presenting with acute abdomen. Due to non-specific presenting symptoms, signs and laboratory findings, diagnosis is largely reliant on imaging, particularly CT which is readily available in the emergency setting.

Keywords: Abdomen; Pylephlebitis; Thrombophlebitis; Veins.

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