[Non-cirrhotic portal hypertension with nearly lethal consequences]

Publication

[Non-cirrhotic portal hypertension with nearly lethal consequences]

Journal Paper/Review - May 22, 2013

Börner Nele, Korte Wolfgang, Doenecke Christian, Pfister Maurus, Meyenberger Christa, Semela David, Sawatzki Mikael

Citation

Börner N, Korte W, Doenecke C, Pfister M, Meyenberger C, Semela D, Sawatzki M. [Non-cirrhotic portal hypertension with nearly lethal consequences]. Praxis (Bern 1994) 2013; 102:681-5.

Type

Journal Paper/Review (Deutsch)

Journal

Praxis (Bern 1994) 2013; 102

Publication Date

May 22, 2013

Issn Print

1661-8157

Pages

681-5

Brief description/objective

We describe the case of a 48-year-old patient presenting with abdominal pain with a history of cerebral ischemia due to a patent foramen ovale with heterozygous factor V mutation. Initial work-up demonstrate a significant thrombosis of the portal venous system combined with signs of portal hypertension (ascites, oesophageal varices). Ultrasound reveals no signs of cirrhosis of the liver. Finally a JAK2 mutation can be detected. Prevention of oesophageal varices is refused. Finally a massive haemorrhage occured.