Variceal bleeding due to idiopathic portal vein thrombosis in a 15‐year‐old boy
Abstract Portal vein thrombosis is an important cause of portal hypertension in the pediatric population. It is a rare and potentially fatal condition with diverse underlying pathology. A successfully managed case, without an identified etiology, is reported herein.
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2019-08-01
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Series: | Clinical Case Reports |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.2313 |