title: Accessory lateral segmental branch of the portal vein.
abstract: An accessory lateral segmental branch of the protal vein was found in a patient with esophageal varices. This rare anomalous branch should not be mistaken for a coronary vein supplying varices.
mesh_terms: D004932:Esophageal and Gastric Varices / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D006975:Hypertension, Portal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011169:Portal Vein / Q000002:abnormalities*; D011859:Radiography