title: Cavernous transformation of the portal vein--sonographic findings.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Toa Payoh Hospital, Singapore.
authors.forename: L S
authors.initials: LS
authors.lastname: Ng
authors.forename: T K
authors.initials: TK
authors.lastname: Khoo
mesh_terms: 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