Cavernous transformation of the portal vein--sonographic findings.
Cavernous transformation of the portal vein may be seen following portal vein thrombosis. Ultrasound is a useful non-invasive procedure for demonstrating many abnormalities of the portal vein and surrounding structures. Two cases of cavernous transformation of the portal vein, diagnosed by ultrasonography, are presented.
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Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Toa Payoh Hospital, Singapore.
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003097:Collateral Circulation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006975:Hypertension, Portal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D011169:Portal Vein / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014463:Ultrasonography