Portal hypertension in Felty's syndrome.

Abstract

Idiopathic portal hypertension, usually with esophageal varices, minimal but definitely abnormal liver tests and subtle or no changes on percutaneous liver biopsy has been reported in only a few patients. A case associated with Felty's syndrome in a 65-year old woman with a 44-year history of rheumatoid arthritis is reported in which the liver tests and liver biopsy were normal. Portal hypertension, varices and a patent portal venous system were documented. No surgical procedure was undertaken and she has done well in the 18 months since these studies were performed. A conservative approach is probably warranted in such cases.

• Authors: R E DeCoux Jr, J L Achord
• Journal: The American journal of gastroenterology (Am J Gastroenterol) Vol. 73 Issue 4 Pg. 315-8 (Apr 1980) ISSN: 0002-9270 [Print] United States
• PMID: 7416125 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Aged
• Felty Syndrome (complications, pathology)
• Female
• Humans
• Hypertension, Portal (complications, pathology)
• Liver (pathology)