Aneurysm of the portal vein associated with aneurysm of the splenic artery

Portal vein aneurysm is very rare. A case of portal vein aneurysm without symptoms of portal hypertension is described. Ultrasonography demonstrated a hypoechoic mass at the isthmic region of the pancreas. Computed tomography demonstrated the vascular origin of the mass. Angiography showed a portal...

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Published in:	Gastroentérologie clinique et biologique Vol. 18; no. 5; p. 520
Main Authors:	Dorval, E D, Yoshitomi, S, Codjovi, P, Amouyal, G, Scotto, B, Metman, E H, Fitoussi, W, Luneau, F
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	French
Published:	France 1994
Subjects:	Adult Aneurysm - diagnosis Aneurysm - diagnostic imaging Angiography Female Humans Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Portal Vein - diagnostic imaging Splenic Artery - diagnostic imaging Tomography, X-Ray Computed Ultrasonography
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Summary:	Portal vein aneurysm is very rare. A case of portal vein aneurysm without symptoms of portal hypertension is described. Ultrasonography demonstrated a hypoechoic mass at the isthmic region of the pancreas. Computed tomography demonstrated the vascular origin of the mass. Angiography showed a portal vein aneurysm, measuring 3 cm in diameter, at the junction of portal vein trunk and splenic vein. The association with a splenic artery aneurysm and absence of portal hypertension lead us to suggest that our case is congenital. Non-invasive diagnostic methods are useful to recognize the pathology of portal vein aneurysm and prevent complications especially those related to a possible portal hypertension.
ISSN:	0399-8320