Splenic embolism

Splenic vein thrombosis or partial or complete obstruction of the lumen caused by exogenous compression of the splenic vein. Splenic vein embolism is closely related to chronic pancreatitis, and about 45% to 65% of pancreatitis can cause disease. About 21% to 35% are common in tumor compression. Noncirrhotic portal hypertension is the most important pathophysiological change in this disease. Three major features of non-cirrhotic portal hypertension are: a good liver, a bad splenic vein, and a ruptured gastric varices. The disease is more common in middle-aged people (especially 45-50 years old), mostly males.

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