Open AccessPortal system thrombosis in an HIV-infected child
Author(s) -
Pawan Daga,
Ira Shah
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
indian journal of sexually transmitted diseases and aids
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2589-0565
pISSN - 2589-0557
DOI - 10.4103/ijstd.ijstd_27_19
Subject(s) - medicine , protein s deficiency , thrombosis , radiology , splenic vein , deep vein , pulmonary embolism , portal vein thrombosis , abdomen , venous thrombosis , mesenteric vein , surgery , gastroenterology , portal vein , portal hypertension , cirrhosis
HIV infection can lead to venous thrombosis due to protein C deficiency, protein S deficiency, or antiphospholipid syndrome. Most patients present with deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism. We report a 10-years-old HIV-infected girl who presented with life-threatening hematemesis. Computed tomography scan of the abdomen and angiography showed thrombosis of the portal vein, superior mesenteric vein, and splenic vein. She was advised antiretroviral therapy and prothrombotic workup, however, she took discharge against medical advice.