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Septic Pelvic Thrombophlebitis: Sensitivity and Specificity

Introduction: Infectious thrombosis (thrombophlebitis) of the ovarian veins is an uncommon complication of pregnancy (delivery) or gynecologic surgery. However, the diagnosis is often difficult to establish and requires a high degree of suspicion.

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The sensitivity and specificity of findings for Septic Pelvic Thrombophlebitis are listed below. See the left navigation bar to change the display.

Sensitive and Specific Findings

Finding SensitivitySpecificity Comments, Study
Abdominal CT Edit 100%100%

truth was established by a combination of MR, CT, and US

Study: AJR Am J Roentgenol. 1997 Oct;169(4):1039-43. PMID: 9308461

Abdominal MRI Edit 92%100%

truth was established by a combination of US, CT, and MRI

Study: AJR Am J Roentgenol. 1997 Oct;169(4):1039-43. PMID: 9308461

Specific Findings

Finding SensitivitySpecificity Comments, Study
Pelvic US Edit 50%100%

truth was established by a combination of MR, CT, and US. Sensitivity was markedly reduced for the left ovarian vein as compared to the right (obscured by overlying structures).

Study: AJR Am J Roentgenol. 1997 Oct;169(4):1039-43. PMID: 9308461

Poorly Diagnostic Findings

Finding SensitivitySpecificity Comments, Study
Blood Cultures Edit Sensitivity = 35%

Study: Infect Dis Obstet Gynecol. 2006;2006:15614. PMID: 17485796