Abstract
Article: A Case of Postpartum Thrombophlebitis of a Retroperitoneal Varix Mimicking Acute Appendicitis
Authors: Paula Glackin, BS, RDMS, and Lars G. Crabo, MD
Category: OB/GYN [OB]
Credit: 0.5 SDMS CME Credit
Objectives: After studying the article entitled “A Case of Postpartum Thrombophlebitis of a Retroperitoneal Varix Mimicking Acute Appendicitis,” you will be able to:
Distinguish postpartum ovarian vein thrombophlebitis (POVT) from appendicitis
Identify a thrombosed right retroperitoneal varix
Recognize ovarian vein thrombophlebitis
The first-line imaging for POVT is with which of the following modalities? Magnetic resonance imaging Computed tomography Sonography Abdominal X-ray
In this study, which of the following distinguishes POVT from appendicitis? Ovarian vein extends toward the cecum Right lower quadrant pain Ovarian vein extends toward the inferior vena cava Tubular mass in the right lower quadrant
Based on the findings in this study, what is the recommendation when the patient is in a puerperal state and an apparent appendicitis is found? Identify an irregular wall structure Evaluate the liver and kidneys Confirm a noncompressible homogeneous structure Suspicion for thrombosed ovarian vein
Which of following confirms appendicitis on sonography? Noncompressible structure extending to the IVC Right lower quadrant tubular mass with blind end connected to the cecum Tubular mass greater than 7 cm Torturous structure with laminar wall
What is the most common clinical findings in patients with POVT? Right lower quadrant pain and increased white blood cells Right lower quadrant pain and decreased white blood cells Left lower quadrant pain and increased white blood cells Left lower quadrant pain and decreased white blood cells
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