Variceal bleeding due to idiopathic portal vein thrombosis in a 15‐year‐old boy

Abstract

Abstract Portal vein thrombosis is an important cause of portal hypertension in the pediatric population. It is a rare and potentially fatal condition with diverse underlying pathology. A successfully managed case, without an identified etiology, is reported herein.

Keywords

• child
• idiopathic
• portal hypertension
• portal vein thrombosis