Isolated splenic vein thrombosis with natural shunt caused by jejunal tuberculosis

Trop Gastroenterol. 1990 Jan-Mar;11(1):39-43.

Abstract

A case of jejunal tuberculosis causing isolated splenic vein thrombosis with natural shunt is reported, for the first time. The patient, presented with upper small bowel obstruction and massive upper gastrointestinal bleeding, was treated successfully with splenectomy, jejunal resection and antituberculous drugs.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Collateral Circulation
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / etiology
  • Humans
  • Jejunal Diseases / complications*
  • Male
  • Splenic Vein*
  • Thrombosis / etiology*
  • Tuberculosis, Gastrointestinal / complications*