splenic anemia

Ban·ti syn·drome

(bahn'tē),

chronic congestive splenomegaly that occurs primarily in children as a sequel to hypertension in the portal or splenic veins, usually as a result of thrombosis in those veins; anemia, splenomegaly, and irregular episodes of gastrointestinal bleeding are usually observed, with ascites, jaundice, leukopenia, and thrombocytopenia developing in various combinations.

Synonym(s): Banti disease, splenic anemia

splenic anemia

Enlargement of the spleen due to portal or splenic hypertension with accompanying anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, and gastric hemorrhage. See: Banti syndrome; congestive splenomegaly

See also: anemia

Banti,

Guido, Italian physician, 1852-1925.

Banti disease - Synonym(s): Banti syndrome

Banti syndrome - chronic congestive splenomegaly occurring primarily in children as a sequel to hypertension in the portal or splenic veins. Synonym(s): Banti disease; splenic anemia