Splenic Vein Thrombosis, Non-Cirrhotic Portal Hypertension, and Gastric Varices in a Patient With Ovarian Carcinoma

Authors

  • Taylor Bowler
  • Lyubov Tiegs
  • Bryant Megna
  • Nabeel Azeem

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14740/jmc5127

Keywords:

Splenic vein thrombosis, Portal hypertension, Gastric varix

Abstract

The development of non-cirrhotic portal hypertension and esophagogastric varices is an uncommon, yet life-threatening complication of splenic vein thrombosis. Recognizing this association between splenic vein thrombosis and non-cirrhotic portal hypertension is critical in reducing morbidity and mortality in patients with hypercoagulable disease secondary to malignancy. Herein, we present a 45-year-old female with stage IV high-grade serous ovarian carcinoma and chronic splenic vein thrombosis found to have life-threatening esophagogastric varices secondary to non-cirrhotic portal hypertension.

Author Biography

  • Taylor Bowler, University of Minnesota

    Department of Internal Medicine, University of Minnesota Medical Center, Minneapolis, USA

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Published

2025-06-30

Issue

Vol. 16, No. 6, Jun 2025

Section

Case Report

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Bowler T, Tiegs L, Megna B, Azeem N. Splenic Vein Thrombosis, Non-Cirrhotic Portal Hypertension, and Gastric Varices in a Patient With Ovarian Carcinoma. J Med Cases. 2025;16(6):222-225. doi:10.14740/jmc5127