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Isolated gastric varices due to spontaneous splenic vein thrombosis.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  6608875     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Isolated bleeding gastric varices due to a spontaneous idiopathic thrombosis of the splenic vein was found to be the cause of obscure, painless recurrent bleeding in our patient. The diagnosis of spontaneous splenic vein thrombosis should be considered in the presence of gastrointestinal bleeding with unexplained splenomegaly. Prominent gastric folds may be the only barium contrast or endoscopic finding often lacking esophageal varices. Arteriography is essential in demonstrating an obstructed splenic vein. Splenectomy is the treatment of choice of "left-sided" portal hypertension.
Authors:
S Goldberg; S Katz; J Naidich; J Waye
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The American journal of gastroenterology     Volume:  79     ISSN:  0002-9270     ISO Abbreviation:  Am. J. Gastroenterol.     Publication Date:  1984 Apr 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1984-05-10     Completed Date:  1984-05-10     Revised Date:  2006-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0421030     Medline TA:  Am J Gastroenterol     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  304-7     Citation Subset:  IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / etiology
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Splenectomy
Splenic Vein*
Stomach / blood supply*,  radiography
Thrombosis / complications*
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Varicose Veins / etiology*

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