First published 9/28/2026, 7:42:15 PM · Last updated 9/28/2026, 7:42:15 PM

Portal Vein Thrombosis and Hepatic Infarction as a Rare Complication of Disseminated Tuberculosis in Advanced HIV Disease: A Case Report From Mthatha Regional Hospital, South Africa

A journal case report describing portal vein thrombosis and hepatic infarction occurring as a rare complication of disseminated tuberculosis in a patient with advanced HIV at Mthatha Regional Hospital, South Africa. The source is a Springer-published journal article dated 2026-09-28.

Categories: public-health

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Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
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The report documents a rare and serious clinical complication in patients with disseminated tuberculosis and advanced HIV disease.

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Portal Vein Thrombosis and Hepatic Infarction as a Rare Complication of Disseminated Tuberculosis in Advanced HIV Disease: A Case Report From Mthatha Regional Hospital, South Africa

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