Ultrasound diagnosis of extrahepatic portal vein obstruction in childhood
- 1 January 1979
- journal article
- Published by Springer Nature in Pediatric Radiology
- Vol. 8 (3), 155-159
- https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00973825
Abstract
Portal vein obstruction in childhood produces portal hypertension and hepatopetal collaterals surrounding the obstructed portal vein; this is the “cavernomatous transformation of the portal vein” which is a well defined angiographic entity. Clinically findings are the various manifestations of Banti's syndrome, especially splenomegaly and gastrointestinal bleeding. Ultrasonic diagnosis is possible on the associated findings of splenomegaly, normal liver, a subhepatic sponge like mass corresponding to the hepatopetal collaterals. These signs must be sought in the ultrasonic differential diagnosis of splenomegaly in pediatrics.Keywords
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