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Pylephlebitis in pediatrics: A diagnostic challenge.

Dolores Artese¹, Juana I Romero¹, Natalia P Álvarez¹

¹Hospital Nacional de Pediatría S.A.M.I.C. Prof. Dr. Juan P. Garrahan, City of Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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Pylephlebitis, a serious portal vein complication from abdominal infections like appendicitis, requires prompt diagnosis via imaging. Early treatment improves outcomes, but cavernomatous transformation necessitates long-term monitoring for liver failure.

Keywords:

appendicitis pediatrics portal vein thrombophlebitis

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Background:

Pylephlebitis is defined as suppurative thrombosis of the portal vein, often stemming from abdominal infections.
In pediatric cases, acute appendicitis is the most common cause, frequently presenting late as sepsis with high mortality.

Observation:

This case highlights pylephlebitis secondary to Escherichia coli sepsis originating from acute appendicitis in a pediatric patient.
The patient progressed to cavernomatous transformation of the portal vein, a significant complication.

Findings:

Diagnosis relies on imaging, primarily Doppler ultrasound and computed tomography angiography.
Treatment involves surgery, antibiotics, and potentially anticoagulation, though its use remains debated.

Implications:

Effective management is crucial, as patients require close follow-up post-initial treatment to monitor for potential progression to liver failure.
Understanding and timely intervention in pediatric pylephlebitis can mitigate severe morbidity and mortality.