Portal vein thrombosis due to Candida albicans associated with hepatic cirrhosis

A case of portal vein thrombosis due to Candida albicans in a patient with alcoholic hepatic cirrhosis in the absence of hepatocarcinoma is described. Infection is a known cause of portal vein thrombosis but thrombosis by Candida albicans has not to our knowledge been previously reported.

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Published in:Postgraduate medical journal 1993-03, Vol.69 (809), p.234-236
Main Authors: Torres, G., Gil Grande, L. A., Boixeda, B., Martín-de-Argila, C., Barcena, R., Garcia Hoz, F.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Amphotericin B - therapeutic use
Biological and medical sciences
Candidiasis - complications
Candidiasis - drug therapy
Gastroenterology. Liver. Pancreas. Abdomen
Humans
Liver Cirrhosis - complications
Liver. Biliary tract. Portal circulation. Exocrine pancreas
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Other diseases. Semiology
Portal Vein - microbiology
Thrombosis - etiology
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Summary:A case of portal vein thrombosis due to Candida albicans in a patient with alcoholic hepatic cirrhosis in the absence of hepatocarcinoma is described. Infection is a known cause of portal vein thrombosis but thrombosis by Candida albicans has not to our knowledge been previously reported.
ISSN:0032-5473
1469-0756
DOI:10.1136/pgmj.69.809.234