Portal vein aneurysm ; CT, MR and MR angiography appearances
Journal | Volume 65 - 2002 |
Issue | Fasc.2 - Case reports |
Author(s) | Kemal Arda, Kansav T. Kizilkanat, Özgür Tosun, Demet Öğdüm |
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(1) Türkiye Yüksek Ihtisas Hospital, Department of Radiology, Sıhhiye 06100, Ankara, Turkey ; (2) ssK Ankara Ihtisas Hospital, Department of General Surgery, Etlik, Ankara, Turkey. |
Portal vein aneurysm is an unusual vascular abnormality. Up to now, 35 cases were described in the literature. In this case report the diagnosis was made with ultrasound, Doppler ultrasound, CT, MRI, MR angiography, and Digital Subtraction Angiography. Clinical and imaging characteristics as well as the treatment opportunities of this vascular abnormality are discussed. (Acta gastroenterol. belg., 2002, 65, 136-138). |
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