Mesenteric varices demonstrated by transhepatic portography.
A case of mesenteric varices draining into the left renal vein is reported. The varices were well demonstrated by percutaneous transhepatic portography and were obliterated. This disease entity should be considered in the differential diagnosis of patients with lower gastrointestinal tract hemorrhage and portal hypertension.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008551:Melena / Q000209:etiology; D008642:Mesenteric Veins / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D010053:Ovary / Q000098:blood supply; D011859:Radiography; D014648:Varicose Veins / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*