Portal hypertension resulted from paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria: a case report and review of literature

Int J Hematol. 2009 Apr;89(3):302-304. doi: 10.1007/s12185-009-0287-4. Epub 2009 Mar 26.

Abstract

Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria is a rare intravascular hemolytic anemia, and thrombosis is the leading cause of mortality rate. The hepatic veins is the common site where Budd-Chiari syndrome usually occurs. We confronted a patient who simultaneously happened to have portal vein and superior mesenteric vein thrombosis leading to prehepatic portal hypertension and upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Percutaneous thrombolysis is an efficacious treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Hemoglobinuria, Paroxysmal / complications*
  • Humans
  • Hypertension, Portal / etiology*
  • Middle Aged