Cavernous transformation of the portal vein

Case contributed by Tariq Walizai
Diagnosis certain

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Work up for dull upper abdominal pain for few months.

Patient Data

Age: 55 years
Gender: Male
This study is a stack
Axial C+
arterial phase
This study is a stack
Axial C+ portal
venous phase
This study is a stack
Coronal C+ portal
venous phase
This study is a stack
Sagittal C+ portal
venous phase
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There are multiple serpiginous vascular structures in the porta-hepatis. However, the normal portal vein is not visualized separately.

Mild fatty liver and small right Spigelian hernia with small bowel content are noted. No evidence of bowel obstruction.

A small right simple renal cyst is visible.

The rest of the major vessels and abdominal viscera are unremarkable.

Case Discussion

Current study shows cavernous transformation of the portal vein due to chronic portal vein thrombosis. This condition is usually associated with portal hypertension.

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