Title
Gastric varices from metastatic ovarian cancer with splenic involvement
Recommended Citation
Caines A, Allo G, and Siddiqui Y. Gastric varices from metastatic ovarian cancer with splenic involvement. Practical Gastroenterology 2020; 44(2):40-44.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-2020
Publication Title
Practical Gastroenterology
Abstract
Left-sided portal hypertension (LSPH), also known as splenoportal hypertension, is a rare but life-threatening cause of upper gastrointestinal bleeding. LSPH often occurs in non-cirrhotic patients as a consequence of splenic vein obstruction. We present a case of isolated gastric varices due to mass effect on the splenic vein and likely tumor thrombus due to metastatic ovarian cancer.
PubMed ID
Not assigned.
Volume
44
Issue
2
First Page
40
Last Page
44