Suppurative thrombophlebitis differential diagnosis

Suppurative thrombophlebitis Microchapters
Home
Patient Information
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Suppurative thrombophlebitis from other Diseases
Risk Factors
Epidemiology and Demographics
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
Ultrasound
Other Imaging Findings
Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Surgery
Case Studies
Case #1
Suppurative thrombophlebitis differential diagnosis On the Web
Most recent articles
Most cited articles
Review articles
CME Programs
Powerpoint slides
Images
American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Suppurative thrombophlebitis differential diagnosis All Images X-rays Echo & Ultrasound CT Images MRI
Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov
US National Guidelines Clearinghouse
NICE Guidance
FDA on Suppurative thrombophlebitis differential diagnosis
CDC on Suppurative thrombophlebitis differential diagnosis
Suppurative thrombophlebitis differential diagnosis in the news
Blogs on Suppurative thrombophlebitis differential diagnosis
Directions to Hospitals Treating Suppurative thrombophlebitis
Risk calculators and risk factors for Suppurative thrombophlebitis differential diagnosis

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Suppurative Thrombophlebitis Differential Diagnosis

• Peripheral suppurative thrombophlebitis should be differentiated from other similar conditions (e.g cellulitis, deep venous thrombosis)

• Lemierre disease needs a high level of suspicion, and should be differentiated from peritonsillar abscess, pharyngitis, and soft tissue neck abscess.

• Other conditions that should be differentiated from abdominal and pelvic veins suppurative thrombophlebitis include:

Septic abortion, acute appendicitis, cholangitis, cholecystitis, intra-abdominal infection, pelvic inflammatory disease, and postpartum infections

References

Template:WikiDoc Sources