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
Published In/Presented At
Angelo, C., Tan, A., Halegoua-De Marzio, D., & Fenkel, J. M. (2022). Hematuria Leads to a New Diagnosis of Cirrhosis. Case reports in gastroenterology, 16(2), 446–451. https://doi.org/10.1159/000525403
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
36157612
Department(s)
Department of Medicine, Fellows and Residents
Document Type
Article