Bleeding Ectopic Varices as the First Manifestation of Portal Hypertension

Ectopic varices are defined as dilated portosystemic collateral veins in locations other than the gastroesophageal region. We present a case of recurrent upper gastrointestinal bleeding as the first manifestation of portal hypertension. We diagnosed ectopic duodenal varices without gastroesophageal...

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Main Authors: Brij Sharma, Sujeet Raina, Rajesh Sharma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Hepatology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/140959