Mesenteric varices: evaluation with color flow Doppler and magnetic resonance angiography.
Varix formation is a well recognized complication of portal hypertension. Rarely, varices may form in the distribution of the mesenteric veins. We present a case of mesenteric varices evaluated by color flow Doppler ultrasound and magnetic resonance angiography.
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Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston 02114.
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D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006975:Hypertension, Portal / Q000150:complications; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008642:Mesenteric Veins / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014648:Varicose Veins / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology