A Case of Septic Renal Vein Thrombophlebitis Secondary to Pyelonephritis Responded to Medical Treatment

Abstract

Septic thrombophlebitis is a condition characterized by venous thrombosis, inflammation, and bacteremia or fungemia [1]. Several distinct clinical conditions have been identified, depending on the vessel involved. Septic phlebitis of the deep venous system is a rare, but life-threatening emergency that may fail to respond to even the most aggressive therapy. Renal vein septic thrombophlebitis is a very rare disease and carries a high mortality rate. Here we report a case admitted as community acquired pneumonia and found to have picture of septic emboli in the lungs and imaging showed acute pyelonephritis and renal vein thrombosis in which she responded to treatment and recovered fully with antibiotics and anticoagulation.