Portal Vein Thrombosis and Systemic Amyloidosis in Crohn’s Disease: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Systemic amyloidosis and portal vein thrombosis are relatively rare complications of inflammatory bowel disease. The first case of a patient with Crohn’s disease presenting with both complications is presented. An acquired free protein S deficiency was disclosed in the patient, which may be responsi...

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Main Authors: Gad Friedman, Gary E Wild
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 1996-01-01
Series:Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/1996/421094