# Septic Thrombophlebitis of the Portal Vein: A Case Report

## TL;DR

This paper presents a case of a 53-year-old woman with septic portal vein thrombosis, emphasizing the challenges in diagnosing and treating this rare condition.

## Contribution

The novelty lies in the detailed clinical presentation and management of a rare complication of intra-abdominal infection.

## Key findings

- The patient presented with fever and abdominal pain, leading to the diagnosis of portal vein thrombosis.
- Antibiotics and anticoagulation were used in treatment, reflecting standard approaches for pylephlebitis.

## Abstract

Pylephlebitis, a septic thrombophlebitis of the portal vein, typically arises as a complication of intra-abdominal infection. We report the case of a 53-year-old woman whose presenting symptoms included fever and abdominal pain. Imaging revealed portal vein thrombosis. An evaluation was performed to identify a potential underlying infectious source. She was treated with antibiotics and anticoagulation. This case highlights the diagnostic and therapeutic complexities in the evaluation and management of pylephlebitis.