Hematuria Leads to a New Diagnosis of Cirrhosis.

Publication/Presentation Date

1-1-2022

Abstract

A known consequence of portal hypertension is the development of varices, which are described as "ectopic" when located at unusual sites in the abdomen. Ectopic varices carry a mortality rate as high as 40% after initial hemorrhagic episode. We report a patient who presented with hematuria secondary to bladder varices as the presenting symptom for a new diagnosis of cirrhosis. Cross-sectional imaging, early recognition of this rare event, combined with multidisciplinary management was essential for this patient to have a successful outcome.

Volume

16

Issue

2

First Page

446

Last Page

451

ISSN

1662-0631

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

PubMedID

36157612

Department(s)

Department of Medicine, Fellows and Residents

Document Type

Article

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