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Title: | Portal vein thrombosis : a case report and literature review |
Authors: | Gauci, James Cuschieri, Sarah Vassallo, Mario |
Keywords: | Venous Thrombosis -- Case studies Hypertension, Portal -- Etiology Protein S Deficiency -- Complications Hypertension, Portal -- Treatment |
Issue Date: | 2013 |
Publisher: | Malta Medical Journal |
Citation: | Gauci, J., Cuschieri, S., & Vassallo, M. (2013). Portal vein thrombosis : a case report and literature review. Malta Medical Journal, 25(3), 36-40. |
Abstract: | A case report of Portal Vein Thrombosis (PVT) as a complication of protein S deficiency. PVT has been increasingly diagnosed over the years, particularly through the use of ultrasound-Doppler equipment. The lifetime risk of getting PVT in the general population has recently reported to be 1%.1 While this condition has traditionally been associated with cirrhosis or liver malignancy, it may also occur without any liver disease. The case report is followed by a discussion of the aetiology and clinical presentations of PVT, as well as a review of the investigations and management proposed in the literature. |
URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar//handle/123456789/1479 |
Appears in Collections: | MMJ, Volume 25, Issue 3 MMJ, Volume 25, Issue 3 Scholarly Works - FacM&SAna Scholarly Works - FacM&SMed |
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