Przegląd Gastroenterologiczny

Abstract

4/2009 vol. 4
Case report

Isolated thrombosis of the splenic vein in 11-year-old girl with chronic pancreatitis and ulcerative colitis

Przegląd Gastroenterologiczny 2009; 4 (4): 211–214
Online publish date: 2009/08/28
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The study presents a case of a 11-year-old girl with chronic pancreatitis and ulcerative colitis. An isolated thrombosis of the splenic vein in the course of the disease leding to the portal hypertension was observed. Due to this thrombosis portal hypertension appeared, which led to the development of varices in the fundus of stomach. Spontaneous recanalization of the splenic vein, without necessity of surgery, occured. Eighteen-months observation was not revealed varices of the esophagus. The girl still remains secondary medical care and control of the clinic.
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