Title of article :
Rare Cause of Portal Hypertension and Cirrhosis of Liver Gaucher s Disease Type I
Author/Authors :
Ali, Farhan Capital Hospital Islamabad - Department of Medicine, Pakistan , Satti, Siddique Akbar Holy Family Hospital, Pakistan , Baqai, Haider Zaigham Holy Family Hospital, Pakistan , Ahmed, Syed Irfan Holy Family Hospital, Pakistan
Abstract :
Gaucher disease is an inherited disorder that affects many of the body s organs and tissues. The signs and symptoms of this condition vary widely among affected individuals. We described a case of a young male with cirrhosis and portal hypertension associated with Gaucher s disease. it is one of the rare causes of cirrhosis and portal hypertension. It is type I Gaucher s disease due to lack of neurological involvement.
Keywords :
Gaucher s disease , portal hypertension , cirrhosis , Neurological.
Journal title :
Annals of Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences
Journal title :
Annals of Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences