Enteroscopic Management of Ectopic Varices in a Patient with Liver Cirrhosis and Portal Hypertension

Abstract EN

Portal hypertension and liver cirrhosis may predispose patients to varices, which have a propensity to bleed and cause significant morbidity and mortality.

These varices are most commonly located in the gastroesophageal area; however, rarely ectopic varices may develop in unusual locations outside of this region.

Haemorrhage from these sites can be massive and difficult to control; thus early detection and management may be lifesaving.

We present a case of occult gastrointestinal bleeding in a patient with underlying alcoholic liver disease where an ectopic varix was ultimately detected with push enteroscopy.