[Hepatic veno-occlusive disease, idiopathic ulcerative colitis and portal thrombosis. Report of one case].
We report a previously healthy 29 years old man, presenting with a sudden episode of abdominal pain, mild jaundice, hepatomegaly and ascites. Magnetic resonance imaging study and liver biopsy were compatible with veno-occlusive disease. Incidentally, an ulcerative colitis and portal vein thrombosis were diagnosed. Anticoagulant treatment was started, with good clinical and radiological response. Veno-occlusive disease of the liver must be suspected In cases of liver failure and ascites associated to procoagulant conditions.
Valera
José M
JM
Sección de Gastroenterología, Hospital Clinico Universidad de Chile, Santiago.
Nei Lu
Chun
C
Smok
Gladys
G
Fernández
Manuel
M
Regonesi
Carlos
C
Brahm
Javier
J
D000328:Adult; D001706:Biopsy; D003093:Colitis, Ulcerative / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D006504:Hepatic Veno-Occlusive Disease / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D006975:Hypertension, Portal / Q000175:diagnosis; D033162:Incidental Findings; D008099:Liver / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D011169:Portal Vein; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000175:diagnosis*