banti's disease

Meaning

A chronic medical condition characterized by enlargement of the spleen, resulting in portal hypertension and subsequent liver cirrhosis.

Examples

• Historical medical records frequently referenced Banti's disease before modern diagnostic imaging identified it as a manifestation of portal vein thrombosis.
• The patient's symptoms, including abdominal swelling and low blood counts, initially led the specialist to consider a diagnosis of Banti's disease.