Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. Apr 26, 2021; 9(12): 2854-2861
Published online Apr 26, 2021. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i12.2854
Behcet’s disease manifesting as esophageal variceal bleeding: A case report
Wen-Xing Xie, Hai-Tao Jiang, Guo-Qing Shi, Li-Na Yang, Hong Wang
Wen-Xing Xie, Hai-Tao Jiang, Guo-Qing Shi, Li-Na Yang, Hong Wang, Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi 563000, Guizhou Province, China
Author contributions: Jiang HT, Shi GQ and Wang H were the patient’s gastroenterologists, reviewed the literature, and contributed to manuscript drafting; Yang LN and Xie WX gathered information and contributed to manuscript drafting; Xie WX and Wang H were responsible for the revision of the manuscript for important intellectual content; and all authors issued final approval for the version to be submitted.
Supported by Zunyi City Science and Technology Plan Tasks (2019), No. 2019-103.
Informed consent statement: The family members of this case patient have provided informed written consent before undergoing gastroesophageal examination and esophageal varices bleeding treatment surgery.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest to disclose.
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Corresponding author: Hong Wang, MM, Professor, Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, No. 201 Dalian Road, Huichuan District, Zunyi 563000, Guizhou Province, China. wanghong89zy@163.com
Received: November 19, 2020
Peer-review started: November 19, 2020
First decision: January 7, 2021
Revised: January 13, 2021
Accepted: February 23, 2021
Article in press: February 23, 2021
Published online: April 26, 2021
Core Tip

Core Tip: Esophageal venous rupture and bleeding caused by Behcet’s disease is rarely reported at home and abroad. This article reports a case of portal hypertension caused by Behcet’s disease and rupture of esophageal varices, which can provide some help for clinical diagnosis and treatment.