Suppurative thrombophlebitis physical examination

Common physical examination findings in patients with suppurative thrombophlebitis include fever, tenderness and purulent drainage at the site of the involved vessel, erythema, nausea, vomiting, and fatigue.

• A fever may be present

• Tenderness and purulent drainage at the site of the involved vessel
• Erythema
• Jaundice may be present in portal vein thrombophlebitis^[1]

• Sore throat may be present in Lemierre disease
• Ear pain may be present in Lemierre disease
• Dental pain may be present in Lemierre disease^[2]

• Neck pain may be present

• Abdominal tenderness in the lower abdomen may be present in septic pelvic thrombophlebitis^[3]
• Nausea and vomiting may be present
• Hepatomegaly may be present^[1]

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