A case of ceftriaxone-induced haemolysis complicated by acute portal vein thrombosis.
- Author:
Wei YE
1
;
Chang-Wei LIU
Author Information
1. Department of Vascular Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China.
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH:
Adult;
Ceftriaxone;
adverse effects;
Female;
Hemolysis;
drug effects;
Humans;
Portal Vein;
pathology;
Venous Thrombosis;
physiopathology
- From:
Chinese Medical Journal
2011;124(1):152-154
- CountryChina
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Ceftriaxone-induced immune haemolytic anemia is rare but severe complication of this type of antibiotics. In this article, we present a 43-year old patient who suffered from ceftriaxone-induced haemolysis complicated with acute portal vein thrombosis. After successful salvage and transfusion, we underwent thrombolysis via superior mesenteric artery route. Totally recanaliztion achieved. Repeated CT venography showed portal vein still patent with 6 months oral anti coagulation treatment.
