Unusual Tumors Causing Extrahepatic Portal Venous Obstruction
1996
Unusual Tumors Causing Extrahepatic Portal Venous Obstruction
Sample size: 2
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): B.C. Sharma, V.A. Saraswat, R.K. Dhiman, U.C. Ghoshal, A.S. Puri, S.S. Sikora
Primary Institution: Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow
Hypothesis
The study investigates the occurrence of extrahepatic portal vein obstruction due to unusual tumors.
Conclusion
The cases highlight the complications of portal vein obstruction caused by gastric leiomyosarcoma and Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Supporting Evidence
- One patient had gastric leiomyosarcoma causing splenic vein thrombosis.
- The second patient had Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma leading to portal vein obstruction.
- Both patients experienced major bleeding from gastric varices.
Takeaway
Two patients had serious bleeding problems because their tumors blocked a major vein in their stomachs.
Methodology
Case reports of two patients with portal vein obstruction due to tumors.
Limitations
The study is based on only two case reports, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
One male aged 50 and one female aged 60.
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