Caput Medusae due to portal hypertension in schistosomiasis mansoni

Authors

  • Vitorino Modesto dos Santos Department of Internal Medicine, Armed Forces Hospital and Catholic University. Brasília-DF, Brazil.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47892/rgp.2017.371.87

Keywords:

Hypertension, portal, Schistosomiasis, Liver cirrhosis

Abstract

A 62-year-old Brazilian man who lived in endemic areas of tropical diseases had an episode of hematemesis associated with portal hypertension. He used to swim in natural ponds during childhood and developed the hepatosplenic form of schistossomiasis with moderate ascites, in addition to the characteristic features of abdominal Caput Medusae. The aim of the report is highlight the role of chronic liver disease and schistossomiasis.

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Published

06/09/2017

How to Cite

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dos Santos VM. Caput Medusae due to portal hypertension in schistosomiasis mansoni. Rev Gastroenterol Peru [nternet]. 2017 Jun. 9 [cited 2024 Jul. 3];37(1):94-5. vailable from: https://revistagastroperu.com/index.php/rgp/article/view/87

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REPORTES DE CASOS

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