Thrombosed portal vein aneurysm

Abdom Imaging. 2006 Sep-Oct;31(5):545-8. doi: 10.1007/s00261-005-0255-2.

Abstract

We describe two cases of thrombosed extrahepatic portal vein aneurysms diagnosed by sonography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging. Portal vein aneurysm is a rare clinical entity that has been described as a focal dilatation that can affect intra- and extrahepatic portal branches. Although usually asymptomatic, thrombosis can lead to portal hypertension. Clinical and imaging characteristics are discussed, in addition to a review of the literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aneurysm / diagnosis*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Portal Vein*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color
  • Venous Thrombosis / diagnosis*