Abstract
Duodenal varices complicating extrahepatic portal hypertension in a 12-year-old girl resulted in her presentation with massive upper gastrointestinal bleeding. This unusual occurrence resulted in delay in correctly localizing the bleeding varices.
MeSH terms
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Child
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Duodenum / blood supply*
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Female
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Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / diagnosis
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Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / etiology*
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Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / surgery
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Humans
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Hypertension, Portal / complications*
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Varicose Veins / complications*
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Varicose Veins / diagnosis
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Varicose Veins / surgery