CT demonstration of caput medusae.
Maximum intensity and volume rendered CT displays of caput medusae are provided to demonstrate both the anatomy and physiology of this portosystemic shunt associated with portal hypertension.
Weber
Edward C
EC
The Imaging Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA.
Vilensky
Joel A
JA
D003287:Contrast Media; D004108:Dilatation, Pathologic; D006801:Humans; D006975:Hypertension, Portal / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000503:physiopathology; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D008102:Liver Circulation; D010690:Phlebography / Q000379:methods*; D011169:Portal Vein / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000503:physiopathology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014471:Umbilical Veins / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000503:physiopathology; D014648:Varicose Veins / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology
D003287:Contrast Media