Presentation
Follow-up. Known portal thrombosis.
Patient Data
Age: 70 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Cavernous transformation of the portal vein
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In this patient with chronic portal vein thrombosis, there are many serpiginous vascular structures replacing the portal vein (cavernous transformation of the portal vein). The liver is heterogeneous and a few liver hypodensities are also seen. The hepatic veins are permeable.