Portal Vein Aneurysms: A Case Series with Literature Review

Authors

  • Ryan B Schwope
  • Daniel J Margolis
  • Steven S Raman
  • Barbara M Kadell

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3941/jrcr.v4i6.431

Keywords:

Portal vein aneurysm, MRI, CT, cirrhosis, ultrasound, liver transplant

Abstract

Portal vein aneurysms are a relatively uncommon entity and often an incidental, asymptomatic finding. Recognition of this finding can help to avoid potential confusion with abdominal masses of other etiologies. We would like to present four cases of portal vein aneurysms, and discuss the natural history, imaging findings, and treatment of this condition.  One of the cases of portal vein aneurysm presented occurred after liver transplantation, which, to the best of our knowledge, has only been described once in the English-language literature.

Author Biographies

Ryan B Schwope

Department of Radiology, Brooke Army Medical Center

 

Daniel J Margolis

Department of Radiological Sciences, Ronald Regan UCLA Medical Center

Steven S Raman

Department of Radiological Sciences, Ronald Regan UCLA Medical Center

Barbara M Kadell

Department of Radiological Sciences, Ronald Regan UCLA Medical Center
Journal of Radiology Case Reports June 2010 issue cover page: Portal Vein Aneurysms: A Case Series with Literature Review by Schwope et al.

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Published

2010-05-23

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 6 (2010)

Section

Gastrointestinal Radiology

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