2024年8月28日 · Cavernous transformation of the portal vein, aka a portal cavernoma, is a sequela of portal vein thrombosis and consists of the bypass of the normal single channel portal vein with numerous, tortuous venous collaterals.

Cavernous Transformation of the Portal Vein (CTPV) is a rare and incurable complication of portal vein thrombosis (PVT) that should be considered as one of the differential diagnoses of a hepatic mass.

Cavernous transformation of the portal vein (CTPV) is a sequela of extrahepatic and/or intrahepatic portal vein obstruction caused by a combination of local and risk factors. It was ever taken as a relatively rare disease due to its scant ...

Cavernous transformation of the portal vein has been shown to occur between 6-12 days from unresolved PVT with bypass of blood through the paracholedochal veins.35 The location of these cavernomas results in cholestasis in 50-90% of the patients but causes biliary obstruction only in the minority (6-25%) of these cases.36 However, in a case ...

CTPV, also known as portal cavernoma, is the result of portal vein thrombosis that causes the formation of periportal or intrahepatic venous collaterals. CTPV is also referred to as a portal cavernoma, due to the spongelike appearance of the portal vein.

Typical presentation of chronic portal vein thrombosis with cavernous transformation of the porta hepatis that developed as a complication of chronic pancreatitis. This pathology has a striking, characteristic appearance on ultrasound, but can be easily missed if color Doppler is not applied.

Cavernous transformation of the portal vein refers to numerous vascular structures in the region of the portal vein, which enhance during the portal venous phase. Leg swelling, in this case, is due to para-aortic lymphadenopathy (lymphoma) compressing the inferior vena cava.

2023年6月23日 · Background and aims: Cavernous transformation of the portal vein can occur after portal vein thrombosis (PVT). In this study, we investigated clinical complications associated with cavernous transformation in the context of cirrhosis and PVT.

2022年10月27日 · In summary, the present study makes a provocative contribution comparing TIPS creation (with or without PVR) with PVR alone for the treatment of noncirrhotic portal vein cavernous transformation. It provides evidence confirming the absence of benefit of TIPS creation for normalization of the portosystemic gradient compared with PVR alone.

CTPV, also known as portal cavernoma, is the result of portal vein thrombosis that causes the formation of periportal or intrahepatic venous collaterals. CTPV is also referred to as a portal cavernoma, due to the spongelike appearance of the portal vein.