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Non-cirrhotic portal hypertension in pregnancy due to schistosomiasis: A case series

Abstract

The presence of non-cirrhotic portal hypertension in pregnancy poses a challenging clinical scenario as it predisposes women to several life-threatening complications such as variceal haemorrhage, splenic artery aneurysm, pulmonary hypertension and bacterial peritonitis. The haemodynamic changes in pregnancy along with the demands of a growing fetus may worsen the severity of pre-existing non-cirrhotic portal hypertension. In this case series, we discuss four cases of non-cirrhotic portal hypertension in pregnancy in a low to middle income setting and review the literature related to this condition.

Research topics

  • Liver Disease and Transplantation
  • Abdominal vascular conditions and treatments
  • Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies

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DOI: 10.1177/1753495x241241833

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