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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?
Andrew J. Muir
Dr. Andrew J. Muir
Gastroenterology
Dr. Andrew J. Muir
Gastroenterology

Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc

2301 Erwin Rd, 
Durham, NC 
 (66.1 mi)
919-684-8111
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Andrew Muir is a Gastroenterologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Muir and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Banti's Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Sclerosing Cholangitis, Cholangitis, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Muir is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Richard K. Wood
Gastroenterology
Dr. Richard K. Wood
Gastroenterology

Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc

3480 Wake Forest Rd, 
Raleigh, NC 
 (55.7 mi)
919-684-8111
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Richard Wood is a Gastroenterologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Wood and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Banti's Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Wood is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Dr. Omobonike O. Oloruntoba
Gastroenterology | Hepatology | Transplant Surgery
Dr. Omobonike O. Oloruntoba
Gastroenterology | Hepatology | Transplant Surgery

Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc

40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
Durham, NC 
 (65.9 mi)
919-684-8111
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Omobonike Oloruntoba is a Gastroenterologist and a Hepatologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Oloruntoba and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Banti's Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Autoimmune Hepatitis, Enlarged Liver, Endoscopy, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Oloruntoba is currently accepting new patients.

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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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