Pileflebitis asociada a apendicitis aguda en una niña de 11 años

Abstract

We report a 11 years old female who presented fever and pain in the lower abdomen. An abdominal CAT scan showed the presence of an acute appendicitis and a mesenteric vein thrombosis. The patient was operated laparoscopically and received antimicrobials and anticoagulants, with a good evolution. It is important an early suspicion and accurate treatment for this complication.