Massive avascular malformations causing life threatening portal hypertension

Autores: Kakani Nirmal, Hussain Nabil, Chandok Natasha

Resumen

We present an unusual case of extensive avascular malformations (AVMs) causing non-cirrhotic portal hypertension. This phenomenon, though previously described, is a rare clinical entity which, in the setting of life threatening portal hypertension, may require vascular decompression either by surgery or a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt.

Palabras clave: Avascular malformation portal hypertension ascites variceal hemorrhage.

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Vol. 11 Núm.4. Julio-Agosto 2012 Pags. 552-553 Ann Hepatol 2012; 11(4)