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Portal thrombosis

Portal thrombosis: Introduction

Portal thrombosis: Clotting or obstruction of blood flow along the veins from the intestines and spleen and into the liver. This causes blood to back up and results various problems such as enlarged spleen and abdominal pain. The obstruction can occur acutely (over a short space of time) or chronically (over a longer period of time). More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Portal thrombosis is available below.

Symptoms of Portal thrombosis

• Abdominal pain
• Enlarged spleen
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
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Portal thrombosis: Complications

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Causes of Portal thrombosis

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Misdiagnosis and Portal thrombosis

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Portal thrombosis: Animations

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Portal thrombosis: Broader Related Topics

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