Beyond Postpartum Fever: Case Report Uncovering Deep Septic Pelvic Thrombophlebitis

Division

West Florida

Hospital

Oak Hill Hospital

Document Type

Case Report

Publication Date

8-6-2023

Keywords

dspt, hyper coagulopathy, obstetrics & gynecology, post partum, post-partum fever

Disciplines

Family Medicine | Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications | Obstetrics and Gynecology

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.

Publisher or Conference

Cureus

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