Gastric varices from metastatic ovarian cancer with splenic involvement

Authors

Allyce Caines, Henry Ford HealthFollow
Ghassan Allo, Henry Ford HealthFollow
Yousuf Siddiqui, Henry Ford HealthFollow

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