Abstract

Case Report

A fatal portal vein thrombosis: A case report

M Kechida*, W Ben Yahia and W Mnari

Published: 27 July, 2019 | Volume 3 - Issue 1 | Pages: 007-008

Background: Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) is a rare acquired hematologic condition which could be revealed by deep venous thrombosis. It could be fatal unless correctly treated.

Case report: We report here the case of a 28 year-old male with no medical history who was admitted to the emergency room for severe abdominal pain. Computerized Tomography angiography (CT) scan revealed portal vein thrombosis. Laboratory findings showed pancytopenia with severe regenerative normocytic anemia resulting in PNH. Because of the lack of Eculizumab, treatment was first based on curative anticoagulation until bone marrow transplant, with no success.

Conclusion: PNH remains a severe disease with bad prognosis unless treated with Eculizumab.

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Keywords:

Hemoglobinuria; Paroxysmal; Venous Thrombosis; Pancytopenia; Anemia; Hemolytic

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