Noncirrhotic portal hypertension

Clin Liver Dis. 1997 May;1(1):223-40, xiii. doi: 10.1016/s1089-3261(05)70265-8.

Abstract

This article reviews the different conditions leading to noncirrhotic intrahepatic portal hypertension, describes the related vascular lesions, and provides a review of the clinical characteristics, diagnosis, and treatment options available. Diseases associated with noncirrhotic portal hypertension are also specifically discussed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hypertension, Portal / diagnosis
  • Hypertension, Portal / etiology*
  • Hypertension, Portal / therapy
  • Hypervitaminosis A / complications
  • Liver / pathology
  • Liver Diseases / complications
  • Mastocytosis, Systemic / complications
  • Myeloproliferative Disorders / complications
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / etiology
  • Sarcoidosis / complications
  • Schistosomiasis mansoni / complications
  • Vascular Diseases / complications