Portal hypertension and nodular regenerative hyperplasia in a patient with celiac disease

Abstract

Nodular regenerative hyperplasia (NRH) is an uncommon cause of portal hypertension. The disease is often associated with rheumatological or lymphoproliferative disorders. We report the case of a 19-year old patient with celiac disease and portal hypertension. Biopsy of the liver revealed NRH as the underlying cause. There were no signs of autoimmune diseases or defects in the coagulation system that might cause NRH. Celiac disease is often associated with liver abnormalities, but the association with NRH has rarely been described. We discuss the possible relationship of celiac disease and NRH.