Extra Hepatic Portal Hypertension with Clubbing, Cyanosis, Chest Deformity- A Case Report
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 11
Abstract
Portal hypertension is not uncommon in children. Extra hepatic portal venous obstruction (EHPVO) constitutes about 75% of portal hypertension. Several risk factors predispose to development of EHPVO such as neonatal sepsis, umbilical catheterization, severe dehydration, abdominal trauma or surgery etc. But risk factors are usually detected in less than half of patients. Patient commonly presents with variceal bleeding with splenomegaly. Here we are presenting a case with some atypical features.
Authors and Affiliations
Md. Benzamin1, Md Wahiduzzaman Mazumder, Fahmida Begum, Mukesh Khadga, Zannatul Ferdous Sonia, A. S. M Bazlul Karim
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