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==Overview== | |||
'''Portal vein thrombosis''' is a form of [[venous thrombosis]] affecting the [[hepatic portal vein]], which can lead to [[portal hypertension]] and reduction in the blood supply to the [[liver]]. | |||
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==Historical Perspective== | |||
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==Pathophysiology== | |||
==Causes== | ==Causes== | ||
Causes can include [[pancreatitis]], [[cirrhosis]], [[diverticulitis]], and [[cholangiocarcinoma]]. It is also a known [[Complication (medicine)|complication]] of [[splenectomy]].<ref>Ali Cadili, Chris de Gara, "Complications of Splenectomy", ''The American Journal of Medicine'', 2008, pp 371-375.</ref> Drugs such as [[Romiplostim]]. | Causes can include [[pancreatitis]], [[cirrhosis]], [[diverticulitis]], and [[cholangiocarcinoma]]. It is also a known [[Complication (medicine)|complication]] of [[splenectomy]].<ref>Ali Cadili, Chris de Gara, "Complications of Splenectomy", ''The American Journal of Medicine'', 2008, pp 371-375.</ref> Drugs such as [[Romiplostim]]. | ||
==Differentiating {{PAGENAME}} from Other Diseases== | |||
==Epidemiology and Demographics== | |||
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==Screening== | |||
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==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
The diagnosis of portal vein thrombosis is usually made by [[ultrasound]], [[computed tomography]] with contrast or [[magnetic resonance imaging]]. [[D-dimer]] levels in the blood blood may be elevated as a result of fibrin degradation. | The diagnosis of portal vein thrombosis is usually made by [[ultrasound]], [[computed tomography]] with contrast or [[magnetic resonance imaging]]. [[D-dimer]] levels in the blood blood may be elevated as a result of fibrin degradation. | ||
===Diagnostic Criteria=== | |||
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===Physical Examination=== | |||
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==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
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Image:Kavernoese Transformation nach Pfortaderthrombose 001.png|Portal vein thrombosis on computed tomography (left) and cavernous transformation of the portal vein after 1 year (right)</gallery> | Image:Kavernoese Transformation nach Pfortaderthrombose 001.png|Portal vein thrombosis on computed tomography (left) and cavernous transformation of the portal vein after 1 year (right)</gallery> | ||
Treatments include [[anticoagulant]]s, [[Shunt (medical)|shunt]]s, [[Coronary artery bypass surgery|bypass surgery]], and [[Organ transplant|transplant]]s. | Treatments include [[anticoagulant]]s, [[Shunt (medical)|shunt]]s, [[Coronary artery bypass surgery|bypass surgery]], and [[Organ transplant|transplant]]s. | ||
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===Surgery=== | |||
===Prevention=== | |||
==Related Chapters== | ==Related Chapters== | ||
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Overview
Portal vein thrombosis is a form of venous thrombosis affecting the hepatic portal vein, which can lead to portal hypertension and reduction in the blood supply to the liver.
| Portal vein thrombosis | |
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| Portal vein thrombosis in computertomography. | |
| ICD-10 | I81 |
| ICD-9 | 452 |
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Causes can include pancreatitis, cirrhosis, diverticulitis, and cholangiocarcinoma. It is also a known complication of splenectomy.[1] Drugs such as Romiplostim.
Differentiating Portal vein thrombosis overview from Other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis
Natural History
Complications
Prognosis
Diagnosis
The diagnosis of portal vein thrombosis is usually made by ultrasound, computed tomography with contrast or magnetic resonance imaging. D-dimer levels in the blood blood may be elevated as a result of fibrin degradation.
Diagnostic Criteria
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
Imaging Findings
Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
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Portal vein thrombosis on computed tomography (left) and cavernous transformation of the portal vein after 1 year (right)
Treatments include anticoagulants, shunts, bypass surgery, and transplants.
Medical Therapy
Surgery
Prevention
Related Chapters
References
- ↑ Ali Cadili, Chris de Gara, "Complications of Splenectomy", The American Journal of Medicine, 2008, pp 371-375.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Portal vein thrombosis. |