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.
The Imaging Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA.
Edward C
EC
Weber
Joel A
JA
Vilensky
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