Abernethy malformation

Case contributed by Aqeel Alameer
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Incidental finding for investigation of abdominal pain ? gallstones

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Female
ct

The portal vein drains directly into the IVC.

Prominent hepatic artery.

Multiple simple hepatic cysts.

Mild intrahepatic duct dilatation.

ultrasound

Portal vein drains directly into the IVC.

Case Discussion

A case of type II Abernethy malformation. The splenic vein and superior mesenteric vein form a common trunk before draining into the IVC.

The above patient has been followed up for complications such as chronic parenchymal liver disease and its manifestations.

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