Barium intravasation into the portal vein

Case contributed by Matt A. Morgan
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

History of Crohn disease, presenting for small bowel evaluation.

Patient Data

Gender: Female

There is density in the portal vein and throughout the liver in a portal venous distribution.

Multiple small bowel strictures. Dilated bowel and gas-fluid levels in the upper abdomen, compatible with obstruction.

Case Discussion

Although a barium study is being performed in this image, the barium intravasation did not occur during this procedure. There was a history of remote barium intravasation, attributed to a porto-enteric fistula.

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