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What is the definition of Banti's Syndrome?
Banti's syndroms is a disorder of the spleen, an organ that produces red blood cells, in which the spleen destroys newly formed blood cells. Banti's syndrome may be caused by an obstruction of the portal, hepatic (liver), or splenic veins from a congenital abnormality, blood clots, or other diseases that cause inflammation and obstruction of the hepatic veins.
What are the symptoms of Banti's Syndrome?
Symptoms of Banti's syndrome usually includes enlargement of the spleen (splenomegaly), increased blood pressure in the veins in or leading to the liver (portal hypertension) or the spleen. Early symptoms of Banti's syndrome may include weakness, fatigue, and anemia. As the disorder progresses, symptoms may include bruising easily, unremitting fever, bacterial infections, esophageal bleeding (varices), vomiting blood, dark stools, liver enlargement, liver fibrosis (cirrhosis), fluid in the abdomen (ascites), low white blood cells (leukopenia) or platelets (thrombocytopenia), and gastrointestinal hemorrhage.
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What are the current treatments for Banti's Syndrome?
Treatment for Banti's syndrome depends on the underlying cause and may include drugs to stop esophageal (ethamolin) or gastric bleeding or portal hypertension. Patients with recurrent bleeding may be treated with surgical shunt placement. Any exposure to arsenic or azathioprine should be stopped.
Who are the top Banti's Syndrome Local Doctors?
Dr. Akil Hassam
Gastroenterology
Dr. Akil Hassam
Gastroenterology

Dlp Conemaugh Physician Practices LLC

1015 Franklin St, 
Johnstown, PA 
 (16.0 mi)
814-534-1270
Experience:
15+ years
Languages Spoken:
English

Akil Hassam is a Gastroenterologist in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hassam has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Banti's Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Dr. Jeanne P. Spencer
Family Medicine
Dr. Jeanne P. Spencer
Family Medicine

Dlp Conemaugh Physician Practices LLC

1111 Franklin St, 
Johnstown, PA 
 (16.2 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English

Jeanne Spencer is a Family Medicine provider in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Spencer and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Banti's Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Myelitis, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, HIV/AIDS, AIDS Dementia Complex, and Pacemaker Implantation.

 
 
 
 
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Dr. Lance C. Defrancisco
Gastroenterology
Dr. Lance C. Defrancisco
Gastroenterology
810 Valley View Blvd, 
Altoona, PA 
 (18.1 mi)
814-946-5469
Languages Spoken:
English
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Lance Defrancisco is a Gastroenterologist in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Defrancisco and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Banti's Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Biliary Hypoplasia, Ulcerative Colitis, Diarrhea, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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What are the latest Banti's Syndrome Clinical Trials?
Natural History of Noncirrhotic Portal Hypertension
Natural History of Noncirrhotic Portal Hypertension
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: December 24, 2024

Background: - Noncirrhotic Portal Hypertension (NCPH) is caused by liver diseases that increase pressure in the blood vessels of the liver. It seems to start slowly and not have many warning signs. Many people may not even know that they have a liver disease. There are no specific treatments for NCPH.

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