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  • Internal Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Banti's syndrome is a rare condition characterized by splenomegaly, ascites, and portal hypertension without liver cirrhosis.
  • The association between COVID-19 and Banti's syndrome has not been previously documented in medical literature.
  • COVID-19, a global pandemic, presents with diverse symptoms, some overlapping with influenza-like illnesses.

Observation:

  • A 32-year-old male presented with hematemesis, ascites, and splenomegaly, fulfilling the diagnostic criteria for Banti's syndrome.
  • The patient reported experiencing flu-like symptoms for three weeks prior to presentation.
  • COVID-19 serology testing returned positive.

Findings:

  • This case presents the first reported instance of Banti's syndrome potentially triggered by COVID-19 infection.
  • The clinical presentation included bleeding varices, ascites, and splenomegaly, indicative of Banti's syndrome.

Implications:

  • Clinicians should consider Banti's syndrome in the differential diagnosis for patients presenting with hematemesis and splenomegaly, especially in the context of recent viral infections.
  • This case highlights the potential for novel and rare complications arising from COVID-19.
  • Further research is warranted to explore the potential pathogenetic mechanisms linking COVID-19 to Banti's syndrome.