Presentation
Acute abdominal pain.
Patient Data
Age: 45 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Portal vein thrombosis
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Filling defect is present at portal vein and its intrahepatic branches extends to SMV, inferring thrombosis. Mild mesenteric fat stranding is evident particularly at small bowel mesentery root.
The prostate gland is mildly enlarged.
A little amount free fluid is present at pelvis.
Case Discussion
Portal vein thrombosis may be seen in a variety of clinical contexts, and when acute can be a life-threatening condition.