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Beyond Postpartum Fever: Case Report Uncovering Deep Septic Pelvic Thrombophlebitis
Autumn V Barnes1, Raihan Noman2, Samir Shakfeh3
1Family Medicine, HCA Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME: Oak Hill Hospital, Brooksville, USA.
Abstract:
Deep septic pelvic thrombophlebitis (DSPT) is a rare postpartum condition that should be considered in the setting of postpartum fever and may prove to be a challenging diagnosis. Here, we report the case of a 26-year-old female who presented with fever and antibiotic-resistant leukocytosis following an uncomplicated cesarean delivery. After ruling out pulmonary embolism and other causes of septicemia and considering the overall negative imaging studies, the patient received a clinical diagnosis of DSPT and recovered well following antibiotic augmentation and anticoagulation.
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