Cirrhosis

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Abdominal pain and elevated liver enzyme.

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Female
ct

Small and diffusely nodular liver with irregular borders is present. There is no CT-detectable hypervascular mass in liver parenchyma to suggest HCC. Filling defect is present within the main portal vein and its branches in favor of thrombosis. Intra & extrahepatic bile ducts appear normal. The gallbladder is contracted.
Splenomegaly is present and its craniocaudal height measured about 170mm. Numerous collateral vessels within the omental and the lower paraesophageal regions indicative of severe portal hypertension.

 

Case Discussion

Cirrhosis with evidence of portal hypertension and splenomegaly.

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