Presentation
Usual control of hepatitis C cirrhosis with a previous episode of bleeding esophageal varices. Previous cholecystectomy.
Patient Data
Age: 85 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Mesenteric vein thrombosis (calcified)
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Echogenic image with gross calcifications (casting an acoustic shadow) inside the superior mesenteric vein.
The color Doppler shows flow inside the vein and a twinkling artifact in the thrombosis suggesting calcium deposits in it.