Fatal Peripheral Candidal Suppurative Thrombophlebitis in a Postoperative Patient.
10.3346/jkms.2008.23.6.1094
- Author:
Suk Kyung HONG
1
;
So Hyun NAM
;
Hee Cheol KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Surgery, Ulsan University, College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Candidemia;
Shock, Septic;
Thrombophlebitis
- MeSH:
Amphotericin B/therapeutic use;
Anti-Bacterial Agents/therapeutic use;
Candida albicans;
Candidiasis/blood/*diagnosis/surgery;
Echocardiography;
Fatal Outcome;
Humans;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Male;
Middle Aged;
Postoperative Complications/diagnosis/*microbiology;
Rectal Neoplasms/diagnosis/surgery;
Thrombophlebitis/*diagnosis/microbiology
- From:Journal of Korean Medical Science
2008;23(6):1094-1096
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
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.
