Fatal peripheral candidal suppurative thrombophlebitis in a postoperative patient.
We report a case of fatal fungal peripheral suppurative thrombophlebitis, caused by Candida albicans, which was disseminated to the blood, lungs, eyes, and spine. Clinical suspicion and aggressive management are important in managing fungal peripheral suppurative thrombophlebitis. Early clinical suspicion is important in managing fungal peripheral suppurative thrombophlebitis, and radical excision of the affected veins, recognition of metastatic foci, and use of systemic antifungal agents are essential to avoid septic shock and death.
Hong
Suk-Kyung
SK
Department of Surgery, Ulsan University, College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.
Nam
So-Hyun
SH
Kim
Hee Cheol
HC
D000666:Amphotericin B / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002176:Candida albicans; D002177:Candidiasis / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D004452:Echocardiography; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology*; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000666:Amphotericin B