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TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations
- Portal vein (PV)
Definitions
- Obstruction of PV, most commonly due to thrombosis
- Cavernous transformation of PV: Portal venous collateralization
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Selected References
- Manzano-Robleda Mdel C et al: Portal vein thrombosis: What is new? Ann Hepatol. 14(1):20-7, 2015
- Handa P et al: Portal vein thrombosis: a clinician-oriented and practical review. Clin Appl Thromb Hemost. Epub ahead of print, 2013
- Dănilă M et al: The value of contrast enhanced ultrasound in the evaluation of the nature of portal vein thrombosis. Med Ultrason. 13(2):102-7, 2011
- Parikh S et al: Portal vein thrombosis. Am J Med. 123(2):111-9, 2010
- Piscaglia F et al: Criteria for diagnosing benign portal vein thrombosis in the assessment of patients with cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma for liver transplantation. Liver Transpl. 16(5):658-67, 2010
- Rossi S et al: Contrast-enhanced ultrasonography and spiral computed tomography in the detection and characterization of portal vein thrombosis complicating hepatocellular carcinoma. Eur Radiol. 18(8):1749-56, 2008
- Tarantino L et al: Diagnosis of benign and malignant portal vein thrombosis in cirrhotic patients with hepatocellular carcinoma: color Doppler US, contrast-enhanced US, and fine-needle biopsy. Abdom Imaging. 31(5):537-44, 2006
- Grisham A et al: Deciphering mesenteric venous thrombosis: imaging and treatment. Vasc Endovascular Surg. 39(6):473-9, 2005
- Hidajat N et al: Imaging and radiological interventions of portal vein thrombosis. Acta Radiol. 46(4):336-43, 2005
- Hidajat N et al: Portal vein thrombosis: etiology, diagnostic strategy, therapy and management. Vasa. 34(2):81-92, 2005
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Pathology
Scanning Tips
TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations
- Portal vein (PV)
Definitions
- Obstruction of PV, most commonly due to thrombosis
- Cavernous transformation of PV: Portal venous collateralization
IMAGING
General Features
Ultrasonographic Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Manzano-Robleda Mdel C et al: Portal vein thrombosis: What is new? Ann Hepatol. 14(1):20-7, 2015
- Handa P et al: Portal vein thrombosis: a clinician-oriented and practical review. Clin Appl Thromb Hemost. Epub ahead of print, 2013
- Dănilă M et al: The value of contrast enhanced ultrasound in the evaluation of the nature of portal vein thrombosis. Med Ultrason. 13(2):102-7, 2011
- Parikh S et al: Portal vein thrombosis. Am J Med. 123(2):111-9, 2010
- Piscaglia F et al: Criteria for diagnosing benign portal vein thrombosis in the assessment of patients with cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma for liver transplantation. Liver Transpl. 16(5):658-67, 2010
- Rossi S et al: Contrast-enhanced ultrasonography and spiral computed tomography in the detection and characterization of portal vein thrombosis complicating hepatocellular carcinoma. Eur Radiol. 18(8):1749-56, 2008
- Tarantino L et al: Diagnosis of benign and malignant portal vein thrombosis in cirrhotic patients with hepatocellular carcinoma: color Doppler US, contrast-enhanced US, and fine-needle biopsy. Abdom Imaging. 31(5):537-44, 2006
- Grisham A et al: Deciphering mesenteric venous thrombosis: imaging and treatment. Vasc Endovascular Surg. 39(6):473-9, 2005
- Hidajat N et al: Imaging and radiological interventions of portal vein thrombosis. Acta Radiol. 46(4):336-43, 2005
- Hidajat N et al: Portal vein thrombosis: etiology, diagnostic strategy, therapy and management. Vasa. 34(2):81-92, 2005
