Splenic vein thrombosis physical examination

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Vindhya BellamKonda, M.B.B.S [2]

Overview

Patients with splenic vein thrombosis usually appear in acute distress. Common physical examination findings of splenic vein thrombosis include abdominal pain or distention, splenomegaly and signs of upper GI bleed.

Physical examination

Physical examination of patients with splenic vein thrombosis is usually remarkable for abdominal pain or distention, splenomegaly and signs of upper GI bleed

Appearance of the Patient

Appearance: The patients appear in distress

Vitals: Hypotension ( in case of upper GI bleed secondary to varices), tachycardia

HEENT: Hematemesis, esophageal varices

Abdomen: Abdominal pain and distension, hepatomegaly, splenomegaly, left upper quadrant tenderness.

Neuromuscular: The patient is usually oriented to time, person and place