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Protein C Deficiency in a Patient with Anomalous Hemiazygous Vein and Portal Vein Thrombosis.
Fasola, F A; Akere, A; Akunwata, C U; Onyejelam, C; Osundina, M A.
Affiliation
  • Fasola FA; Department of Haematology, University College Hospital/College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State,Nigeria.
  • Akere A; Department of Medicine, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
  • Akunwata CU; Department of Haematology, University College Hospital/College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State,Nigeria.
  • Onyejelam C; Department of Radiology, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
  • Osundina MA; Department of Medicine, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
West Afr J Med ; 38(4): 387-390, 2021 Apr 23.
Article in En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33903797
ABSTRACT
Protein C deficiency increases the risk of an individual to develop thromboembolism and its complications. Clinical presentation of the complication of thrombosis in an unusual site may becloud clinical judgment resulting in missed diagnosis. We present an unusual case of protein C deficiency presenting with symptoms referable to the gastrointestinal system. A 34-year-old male with recurrent abdominal discomfort and bloating, managed as a case of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease with poor clinical outcome. Physical examination was unremarkable. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy showed varices. Abdominal ultrasound scan and CT scan of the abdomen revealed thrombus in the portal vein. Functional assays of protein C and S revealed reduce protein C activity at 65 % (70 - 140%). This case emphasizes the need for extensive investigations in patients with common, sometimes neglected abdominal symptom such as bloating. It has also contributed in expanding the differential diagnosis of bloating and manifestations of protein C deficiency.
Une carence en protéine C augmente le risque pour un individu de développer une thromboembolie et ses complications. La présentation clinique de la complication de la thrombose dans un site inhabituel peut brouiller le jugement clinique entraînant un diagnostic manqué. Nous présentons un cas inhabituel de carence en protéine C présentant des symptômes liés au système gastro-intestinal Un homme de 34 ans avec une gêne abdominale récurrente et des ballonnements, pris en charge comme un cas de reflux gastro-œsophagien avec un mauvais résultat clinique. L'examen physique n'était pas remarquable. L'endoscopie gastro-intestinale haute a montré des varices. Une échographie abdominale et une tomodensitométrie de l'abdomen ont révélé un thrombus dans la veine porte. Les dosages fonctionnels des protéines C et S ont révélé une réduction de l'activité de la protéine C à 65% (70 à 140%). Ce cas souligne la nécessité d'investigations approfondies chez les patients présentant des symptômes abdominaux courants, parfois négligés, tels que des ballonnements. Il a également contribué à élargir le diagnostic différentiel des ballonnements et des manifestations de carence en protéine C.
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Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Thrombosis / Venous Thrombosis / Protein C Deficiency / Liver Diseases Type of study: Diagnostic_studies / Etiology_studies Limits: Adult / Humans / Male Language: En Journal: West Afr J Med Year: 2021 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Nigeria
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Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Thrombosis / Venous Thrombosis / Protein C Deficiency / Liver Diseases Type of study: Diagnostic_studies / Etiology_studies Limits: Adult / Humans / Male Language: En Journal: West Afr J Med Year: 2021 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Nigeria