Portal Hypertension Caused by Immature Teratoma in an Adolescent Female - 15/06/15
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Abstract |
Background |
Tumor compression is a cause of portal hypertension. In adolescents, most tumors are germ cell tumors.
Case |
We report the case of a 17-year-old female patient with progressive abdominal distention. Portal hypertension with ascites and esophageal varices were identified. A computed tomography scan showed a large ovarian mass that was consistent with a teratoma. After laparotomy, the portal hypertension was resolved.
Summary and conclusion |
Venous compression by an immature teratoma should be considered a cause of portal hypertension in adolescents.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Key Words : Venous compression, Immature teratoma, Portal hypertension
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