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Case Report: Partial Splenic Artery Embolization for the Treatment of Painful Splenomegaly Secondary to Noncirrhotic Portal Hypertension

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Noncirrhotic portal hypertension (NCPH) is a rare cause of portal hypertension with varied etiologies. We present two cases of painful splenomegaly secondary to NCPH successfully treated with partial splenic artery embolization (PSE). Despite limited literature on PSE's efficacy for NCPH-related painful splenomegaly, our cases demonstrate significant pain relief and reduction in opiate dependence postprocedure. Imaging revealed substantial decreases in spleen size without major complications. PSE emerges as a promising therapeutic option for NCPH-related painful splenomegaly, offering improved quality of life and reduced reliance on analgesics.

Source: Case Reports in Hepatology

DOI: 10.1155/crhe/9303407

Authors: Logan Kratzer, Maddison Waters, Simon Parkes, Nicholas Cheung, Nicholas Shackel

Institutions: University of Tasmania, Launceston General Hospital, Clifford Craig Foundation

Language: English

Topic: Liver Disease and Transplantation

Subfield: Hepatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $790