Successful management of portal hypertension with splenomegaly and cavernous transformation of the portal vein: a rare case report

Abstract Portal hypertension, often stemming from liver cirrhosis or vascular anomalies, can result in cavernous transformation of the portal vein, a rare condition associated with biliary obstruction, variceal hemorrhage, and splenomegaly. This case report details a unique occurrence of portal hype...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of surgical case reports 2023-12, Vol.2023 (12), p.rjad607
Hauptverfasser: Sharjeel, Simrah, Abdullah, Muhammad
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Abstract Portal hypertension, often stemming from liver cirrhosis or vascular anomalies, can result in cavernous transformation of the portal vein, a rare condition associated with biliary obstruction, variceal hemorrhage, and splenomegaly. This case report details a unique occurrence of portal hypertension, splenomegaly, and cavernous transformation of the portal vein successfully managed through splenectomy and spleno-renal shunt. A 30-year-old female with a history of portal hypertension, portal gastropathy, and splenomegaly presented with left upper quadrant abdominal pain. She had previously undergone esophageal variceal ligation and required intermittent blood transfusions. Additional complications included easy bruising, heavy menstrual bleeding, and a prior episode of hematemesis. Clinical assessment confirmed splenomegaly, while a CT scan confirmed the diagnosis. A tailored surgical approach was chosen, leading to splenectomy and spleno-renal shunt.
ISSN:2042-8812
2042-8812
DOI:10.1093/jscr/rjad607