title: Superior mesenteric vein thrombosis as a complication of cecal diverticulitis: A case report.
abstract: Pylephlebitis is an uncommon complication of uncontrolled intra-abdominal infection that is associated with high morbidity and mortality. We present our experience with a unique case of cecal diverticulitis and septic thrombophlebitis of the superior mesenteric vein that was promptly diagnosed with high-resolution imaging and blood cultures. Antibiotic and anticoagulation therapy was instituted on confirming the diagnosis with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to control the infection and prevent propagation of the thrombus. Our case report raises awareness about a rare and potentially fatal condition and provides appropriate imaging supplementation to aid in timely diagnosis.
authors.affiliation: University of Illinois Chicago (Metropolitan Group Hospitals), Department of General Surgery, United States. Electronic address: soniapinto173@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Soniya
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Pinto
authors.affiliation: Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Department of General Surgery, United States. Electronic address: tlernermd@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Terrence
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Lerner
authors.affiliation: University of Illinois Chicago (Metropolitan Group Hospitals), Department of General Surgery, United States. Electronic address: drroy11@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Gowtham
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Lingamaneni
authors.affiliation: Mercy Hospital and Medical Center, Department of General Surgery, United States. Electronic address: kenrichards.md@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Ken
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Richards
keywords: Diverticulitis; Pylephlebitis; Superior mesenteric vein thrombosis