Portal Venous Thrombosis: Eosinophilic Vasculitis

J Clin Diagn Res. 2017 Mar;11(3):OD04-OD05. doi: 10.7860/JCDR/2017/25235.9575. Epub 2017 Mar 1.

Abstract

Portal Vein Thrombosis (PVT) is caused by various thrombophilic states. PVT secondary to underlying vasculitis especially Churg-Strauss disease is among the rarest presentation. Here, we report a case of peripheral eosinophilia, eosinophilic ascitis and venous thrombosis involving portal vein and superior mesenteric vein diagnosed as Churg-Strauss Syndrome (CSS). He was managed with steroids and anticoagulants. Following initiation of steroids, eosinophilia and eosinophilic ascitis improved.

Keywords: Churg-Strauss disease; Eosinophilic ascitis; Peripheral eosinophilia.

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  • Case Reports