Portal hypertensive duodenal polyp: a case report

World J Gastroenterol. 2007 Mar 7;13(9):1451-2. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i9.1451.

Abstract

Abnormalities of gastric mucosa in patients with portal hypertension are well documented. Manifestations of portal hypertension in small bowel and colon are less common. Colonic polypoid lesions microscopically consisting of a normal mucosa, with dilatation of submucosal vessels, have been described. We here report the first case of portal hypertensive duodenal polyp, responsible for gastro-intestinal bleeding. Endoscopic treatment turned out to be successful.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Duodenal Diseases / diagnosis
  • Duodenal Diseases / etiology*
  • Duodenal Diseases / surgery
  • Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / etiology
  • Humans
  • Hypertension, Portal / complications*
  • Hypertension, Portal / diagnosis
  • Intestinal Mucosa / pathology
  • Intestinal Polyps / diagnosis
  • Intestinal Polyps / etiology*
  • Intestinal Polyps / surgery
  • Male