Congenital and acquired abnormalities of the portal venous system: MDCT appearances

Effect of anthropometrical measurements on portal vein and hepatosplenic span

“…30 Karnam et al have also cited ultrasonography as a well suited technique for imaging of hepatobilliary tract. 31 In another recent research the role of ultrasound was reviewed in portal hypertension concluding that it should be the investigation of choice.…”

“…In a recent pictorial essay of portal system diseases by a multidetector CT scan Ozbulbul et al have reinforced the importance of portal venous system which will lead to a definitive diagnosis. 30 Karnam et al have also cited ultrasonography as a well suited technique for imaging of hepatobilliary tract. 31 In another recent research the role of ultrasound was reviewed in portal hypertension concluding that it should be the investigation of choice.…”

A case of incomplete duplication of the portal vein associated with multiple congenital anomalies

“…The main portal vein is divided into the right and left portal veins at the porta hepatis. There are 2 types of double PVs: a duplication of the portal vein (DPV) and normal portal vein with an accessory portal vein (APV) [1] , [2] , [3] , [4] , [5] , [6] , [7] , [8] , [9] . DPV is a very rare congenital anomaly, which has 2 separate portal veins course upward to the porta hepatis and divide into segmental branches [1] , [2] , [3] , [4] , [5] , [6] , [7] .…”

“…There are 2 types of double PVs: a duplication of the portal vein (DPV) and normal portal vein with an accessory portal vein (APV) [1] , [2] , [3] , [4] , [5] , [6] , [7] , [8] , [9] . DPV is a very rare congenital anomaly, which has 2 separate portal veins course upward to the porta hepatis and divide into segmental branches [1] , [2] , [3] , [4] , [5] , [6] , [7] . Only a few cases with computed tomography (CT) evidence of DPV have been reported in the literature [ [1] , [2] , [3] , [4] , [5] , 7 ].…”

“…DPV is a very rare congenital anomaly, which has 2 separate portal veins course upward to the porta hepatis and divide into segmental branches [1] , [2] , [3] , [4] , [5] , [6] , [7] . Only a few cases with computed tomography (CT) evidence of DPV have been reported in the literature [ [1] , [2] , [3] , [4] , [5] , 7 ]. The APV has a small caliber with a caliber size which ranges from one-fifth to one-third of the main PV [9] .…”