Authors: Ndayishimiye A, Mbonicura JC, Bukuru H, Niyungeko D, Amani M, Barahandwa P, Manirakiza S, Ngomirakiza JB.
Non-cirrhotic portal hypertension is a rarely described condition in children. It occurs mainly in young adults. Significant splenomegaly exists long before diagnosis. The occurrence of complications constitutes the main mode of discovery of the disease. We report the case of a 12-year-old patient, with a history of splenomegaly since the age of 2 years, in whom the diagnosis of Banti syndrome was made following hypersplenism. occurred during follow-up for esophageal varices due portal hypertension syndrome.
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