title: A case of extrahepatic portal hypertension.
abstract: Bleeding from the proximal part of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is not uncommon in children. Children could present with anemia secondary to chronic occult bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract or as anemia secondary to acute exsanguinations and can present in hypovolemic shock. There are various causes of upper GI bleeding in children. A systematic approach in evaluating these children is essential so that the diagnosis is made in timely manner and appropriate management is begun early.
authors.affiliation: Pediatrics Children Hospital of Michigan, Detroit 48201, USA.
authors.forename: Sanjay
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Chawla
authors.forename: Prashant
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Mahajan
authors.forename: Divya
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Seth
authors.forename: William
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Powell
authors.forename: Deepak
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Kamat
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D006975:Hypertension, Portal / Q000150:complications*