A CASE REPORT OF DECOMPENSATED CHRONIC LIVER DISEASE WITH PANCYTOPENIA

Dr. Chimmana Veda Sree*, Dr. Miryabilli Sai Supriya and Dr. K. Ravinder Reddy

ABSTRACT

Decompensated liver disease also known as decompensated cirrhosis is the most common non haematological cause of Pancytopenia. Here we report a case of 43yr old man with hepatic cirrhosis & pancytopenia. He came to emergency with chief c/o yellowish discoloration of eyes, abdominal distension, bleeding per oral, Malena. Laboratory examination revealed pancytopenia, elevated total bilirubin, liver enzymes, moderate ascites, Splenomegaly & oesophageal varices on endoscopy. Patient was treated with beta-blockers, Diuretics, terlipressin and albumin. Endoscopic variceal ligation done. This case reveals multifactorial contribution in occurrence of pancytopenia in hepatic cirrhosis.

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