Portal vein thrombosis, revisited.
This review article aims to discuss the aetiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic workup and management of portal vein thrombosis, either as a primary vascular liver disease in adults and children, or as a complication of liver cirrhosis. In addition, indications and limits of anticoagulant therapy are discussed in detail.
Primignani
Massimo
M
IRCCS Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Mangiagalli and Regina Elena Foundation, Milano, Italy. massimo.primignani@policlinico.mi.it
D000328:Adult; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008103:Liver Cirrhosis / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology; D011169:Portal Vein / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology*; D012307:Risk Factors; D019851:Thrombophilia / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D014463:Ultrasonography; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology*
D000925:Anticoagulants