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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Vascular Surgery

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    • Portal hypertension is a common complication of liver disease.
    • Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) can cause portal hypertension without cirrhosis.
    • Mesenteric varices are rare vascular anomalies that can lead to gastrointestinal bleeding.

    Observation:

    • A case of bleeding jejunal varices in a 27-year-old male is presented.
    • The patient's portal hypertension stemmed from portal vein thrombosis.
    • The varices were not linked to any portasystemic shunting.

    Findings:

    • Mesenteric varices are an uncommon etiology for gastrointestinal bleeding.
    • Diagnosis requires a high index of suspicion in patients with obscure bleeding and portal hypertension.
    • Pathogenesis, diagnostic imaging, and surgical treatment options are discussed.

    Implications:

    • Highlights the importance of considering rare causes of gastrointestinal bleeding.
    • Emphasizes the diagnostic role of imaging in identifying mesenteric varices.
    • Informs clinical management strategies for patients with portal hypertension and obscure bleeding sources.