A perfect storm: acute portal vein thrombosis in a patient with severe dengue and hemorrhagic manifestations-a case report.

Carlos Eduardo Ruiz GonzalezJuan Daniel Criado VillamizarYuderleys Masías LeónDiego Fernando García GarcíaKatherine Tatiana Centeno Hurtado

Published in: Egyptian liver journal (2022)

The present case brings up the importance of considering the possibility of thrombotic events in patients with severe dengue. A high degree of suspicion, close assessment of hemostatic function, and quality supportive care are essential to improve outcomes. To our knowledge, this is the first report of dengue-associated portal vein thrombosis.

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