A 12-year-old boy presents with hematemesis, melaena and mild splenomegaly. There is no obvious jaundice or ascites. The most likely diagnosis is:: (A) EHPVO, (B) NCPF, (C) Cirrhosis, (D) Malaria with DIC
Answer is A. A. EHPVO(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 1972)The given history is suggestive of portal hypertensionExtrahepatic portal vein obstruction is an important cause of portal hypertension in childhood.The obstruction can occur at any level of the portal vein.