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2. Portal vein thrombosis : a case report and literature review

Author

Gauci, J., Sarah Cuschieri, and Vassallo, M.

Subjects
genetic structures, mental disorders, Hypertension, Portal -- Etiology, Protein S Deficiency -- Complications, Hypertension, Portal -- Treatment, human activities, behavioral disciplines and activities, psychological phenomena and processes, Venous Thrombosis -- Case studies
Abstract

A case report of Portal Vein Thrombosis (PVT) as a complication of protein S deficiency. PVT has been increasingly diagnosed over the years, particularly through the use of ultrasound-Doppler equipment. The lifetime risk of getting PVT in the general population has recently reported to be 1%.1 While this condition has traditionally been associated with cirrhosis or liver malignancy, it may also occur without any liver disease. The case report is followed by a discussion of the aetiology and clinical presentations of PVT, as well as a review of the investigations and management proposed in the literature., peer-reviewed

Published
2013

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