title: Portal vein thrombosis.
abstract: Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) is the blockage or narrowing of the portal vein by a thrombus. It is relatively rare and has been linked with the presence of an underlying liver disease or prothrombotic disorders. We present a case of a young male who presented with vague abdominal symptoms for approximately one week. Imaging revealed the presence of multiple nonocclusive thrombi involving the right portal vein, the splenic vein, and the left renal vein, as well as complete occlusion of the left portal vein and the superior mesenteric vein. We discuss pathogenesis, clinical presentation, and management of both acute and chronic thrombosis. The presence of PVT should be considered as a clue for prothrombotic disorders, liver disease, and other local and general factors that must be carefully investigated. It is hoped that this case report will help increase awareness of the complexity associated with portal vein thrombosis among the medical community.
authors: Woodhull Medical Center, 760 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11206, USA ; NYU Langone Medical Center and School of Medicine, 550 First Avenue, New York, NY 10016, USA.
authors: Ronny
authors: 0000-0003-2735-0927
authors: R
authors: Cohen
authors: Department of Medicine, Woodhull Medical Center, 760 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11206, USA.
authors: Thierry
authors: T
authors: Mallet
authors: Department of Medicine, Woodhull Medical Center, 760 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11206, USA.
authors: Michael
authors: 0000-0002-6870-2944
authors: M
authors: Gale
authors: St. Georges University, School of Medicine, West Indies, Grenada.
authors: Remigiusz
authors: R
authors: Soltys
authors: Department of Internal Medicine, Yale-New Haven Hospital, 20 York Street, New Haven, CT 06510, USA.
authors: Pablo
authors: P
authors: Loarte