Abstract:Background
Among congenital anomalies of the portal venous system, prepancreatic postduodenal portal vein (PPPV) is very rare and has only been reported to date. Herein, we report a case of PPPV identified in preoperative examinations for hepatocellular carcinoma and a literature review.
Case presentation
A 63-year-old man was admitted to our hospital for treatment of a liver tumor. After examination, he was diagnosed with hepatocellular carcinoma … Show more
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