Fatal Peripheral Candidal Suppurative Thrombophlebitis in a Postoperative Patient

被引:8
作者
Hong, Suk-Kyung [1 ]
Nam, So-Hyun [1 ]
Kim, Hee Cheol [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Ulsan, Dept Surg, Coll Med, Asan Med Ctr, Seoul, South Korea
关键词
Candidemia; Shock; Septic; Thrombophlebitis;
D O I
10.3346/jkms.2008.23.6.1094
中图分类号
R5 [内科学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
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.
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