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Ghuman SS, Gupta S, Buxi TBS, Rawat KS, Yadav A, Mehta N, Sud S. The Abernethy malformation-myriad imaging manifestations of a single entity. Indian J Radiol Imaging 2021; 26:364-372. [PMID: 27857464 PMCID: PMC5036336 DOI: 10.4103/0971-3026.190420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Abernethy malformation, also known as congenital extrahepatic portosystemic shunts (CEPS) is a rare clinical entity and manifests with different clinical symptoms. CEPS are abnormalities of vascular development where there is shunting of portal blood into the systemic venous system. Multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) is a fast and effective modality for evaluation of CEPS. CT displays all the information desired by the surgeon as well as the clinician including the anatomy of the splenic and superior mesenteric veins, size and site of the shunt, presence or absence of the portal vein radicles, and helps to plan the therapy and even the follow-up of these patients. Contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has also emerged as a promising tool for the evaluation of liver lesions associated with the malformation. The Radiologist should be aware of the various imaging appearances of this entity including its complications. In this article, we describe the imaging appearances of CEPS, their complications, and their imaging appearances on CT and MRI. We have also described various associated anomalies.
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- Samarjit S Ghuman
- Department of Radiodiagnosis, Sir Gangaram Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis, Sir Gangaram Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis, Sir Gangaram Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis, Sir Gangaram Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis, Sir Gangaram Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, Sir Gangaram Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis, Sir Gangaram Hospital, New Delhi, India
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Zhang B, Wu KT, Li L, Lai HY. Catheter Embolization of Type II Congenital Extrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt with Hematochezia: A Case Series and Review of the Literature. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2018; 41:1121-1127. [PMID: 29691614 DOI: 10.1007/s00270-018-1972-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2017] [Accepted: 04/20/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Hematochezia is a rare clinical presentation of congenital extrahepatic portosystemic shunt (CEPS). We describe a series of three patients with type II CEPS presenting as hematochezia that were treated by catheter embolization, followed by a brief review of published articles. Hematochezia of the patients was due to the giant inferior mesenteric vein, superior rectal vein and colonic varices. The catheter embolization was successfully accomplished in all of the patients. After a mean follow-up of 27 months, no serious adverse effects were observed. For unexplained massive hematochezia, CEPS needs to be considered as a differential diagnosis. Based on our present results and the review of the literature, transcatheter permanent embolization of the giant inferior mesenteric vein might be an effective and safe treatment for type II CEPS.Level of Evidence Level 4, case series.
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- Bo Zhang
- Department of Radiology, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510655, China.
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- Department of Radiology, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510655, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510655, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510655, China
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Christou N, Dib N, Chuffart E, Taibi A, Durand-Fontanier S, Valleix D, Mathonnet M. Stepwise management of hepatocellular carcinoma associated with Abernethy syndrome. Clin Case Rep 2018; 6:930-934. [PMID: 29744090 PMCID: PMC5930207 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.1384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2017] [Revised: 09/05/2017] [Accepted: 10/18/2017] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Patients with congenital agenesis of the portal vein may develop hepatocellular tumors due to enhanced arterial blood flow. These tumors may be benign (FNH, adenomas) or malignant (hepatoblastoma, HCC). Liver resection can be proposed, and preoperative arterial embolization may decrease blood loss during surgery. Liver transplantation with PV reconstruction is also an option.
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- Niki Christou
- Department of Digestive and Endocrine Surgery University Hospital of Limoges 2 avenue Martin Luther King 87042 Limoges Cedex France
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- Department of Digestive and Endocrine Surgery University Hospital of Limoges 2 avenue Martin Luther King 87042 Limoges Cedex France
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- Department of Digestive and Endocrine Surgery University Hospital of Limoges 2 avenue Martin Luther King 87042 Limoges Cedex France
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- Department of Digestive and Endocrine Surgery University Hospital of Limoges 2 avenue Martin Luther King 87042 Limoges Cedex France
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- Department of Digestive and Endocrine Surgery University Hospital of Limoges 2 avenue Martin Luther King 87042 Limoges Cedex France
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- Department of Digestive and Endocrine Surgery University Hospital of Limoges 2 avenue Martin Luther King 87042 Limoges Cedex France
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- Department of Digestive and Endocrine Surgery University Hospital of Limoges 2 avenue Martin Luther King 87042 Limoges Cedex France
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Guirgis M, El-Khoury H, Sieunarine K. Management of an enormous inferior mesenteric vein aneurysm. J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord 2018; 6:241-243. [PMID: 29454439 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2017.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2017] [Accepted: 11/01/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Venous aneurysms are rare entities, with mesenteric venous aneurysms among the rarest reported. We present a case of a 66-year-old man with abdominal pain secondary to an enormous 7.8-cm inferior mesenteric vein aneurysm. In addition, he had evidence of other venous abnormalities, including bilateral leg chronic venous insufficiency and a right varicocele. This appears to be the only reported case of an isolated inferior mesenteric vein aneurysm. Adding to its significance, this aneurysm is among the largest of any mesenteric vein aneurysm reported. Given the rupture risk, laparoscopic ligation above the aneurysm was performed.
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- Mina Guirgis
- Department of Surgery, Joondalup Health Campus, Joondalup, Western Australia; Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Perth, Western Australia.
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Royal Perth Hospital, Perth, Western Australia
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- Department of Surgery, Joondalup Health Campus, Joondalup, Western Australia; Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Royal Perth Hospital, Perth, Western Australia
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Benedict M, Rodriguez-Davalos M, Emre S, Walther Z, Morotti R. Congenital Extrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (Abernethy Malformation Type Ib) With Associated Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Case Report and Literature Review. Pediatr Dev Pathol 2017; 20:354-362. [PMID: 28727971 DOI: 10.1177/1093526616686458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Abernethy malformation, also termed congenital portosystemic shunt and congenital absence of portal vein is the result of malformation of the splanchnic venous system. Congenital portosystemic shunts are divided into extra- and intrahepatic shunts. Two shunts have been defined: Type I is characterized by the complete diversion of portal blood into the vena cava with an associated congenital absence of the portal vein. Type II is defined by an intact but diverted portal vein through a side-to-side, extrahepatic connection to the vena cava. The clinical manifestations of Abernethy malformation are diverse with a typical presentation consisting of hypoxia and hepto-pulmonary syndrome. Histologically, focal nodular hyperplasia, nodular regenerative hyperplasia, liver adenoma, hepatoblastoma, and hepatocellular carcinoma have all been reported. Herein, we report a case of Abernethy malformation, type Ib, in a 12-month-old male who was found to have a small hepatocellular carcinoma at the time of explant. The immunohistochemical characteristics in relation to the genetic aspects are discussed. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of hepatocellular carcinoma developing in a patient who is under the age of 5 years with Abernethy malformation.
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- Mark Benedict
- 1 Department of Pathology, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- 2 Department of Surgery, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- 1 Department of Pathology, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- 1 Department of Pathology, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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Congenital Extrahepatic Portosystemic Shunts: Spectrum of Findings on Ultrasound, Computed Tomography, and Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Radiol Res Pract 2016; 2015:181958. [PMID: 26858845 PMCID: PMC4691495 DOI: 10.1155/2015/181958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2015] [Accepted: 11/15/2015] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Congenital extrahepatic portosystemic shunt (CEPS) is a rare disorder characterised by partial or complete diversion of portomesenteric blood into systemic veins via congenital shunts. Type I is characterised by complete lack of intrahepatic portal venous blood flow due to an end to side fistula between main portal vein and the inferior vena cava. Type II on the other hand is characterised by partial preservation of portal blood supply to liver and side to side fistula between main portal vein or its branches and mesenteric, splenic, gastric, and systemic veins. The presentation of these patients is variable. Focal liver lesions, most commonly nodular regenerative hyperplasia, are an important clue to the underlying condition. This pictorial essay covers imaging characteristics in abdominopelvic region.
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Gong Y, Zhu H, Chen J, Chen Q, Ji M, Pa M, Zheng S, Qiao Z. Congenital portosystemic shunts with and without gastrointestinal bleeding - case series. Pediatr Radiol 2015. [PMID: 26209117 DOI: 10.1007/s00247-015-3417-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND The clinical presentation of congenital portosystemic shunt is variable and gastrointestinal bleeding is an uncommon presentation. OBJECTIVE To describe the imaging features of congenital portosystemic shunt as it presented in 11 children with (n = 6) and without gastrointestinal bleeding (n = 5). MATERIALS AND METHODS We performed a retrospective study on a clinical and imaging dataset of 11 children diagnosed with congenital portosystemic shunt. RESULTS A total of 11 children with congenital portosystemic shunt were included in this study, 7 with extrahepatic portosystemic shunts and 4 with intrahepatic portosystemic shunts. Six patients with gastrointestinal bleeding had an extrahepatic portosystemic shunt, and the imaging results showed that the shunts originated from the splenomesenteric junction (n = 5) or splenic vein (n = 1) and connected to the internal iliac vein. Among the five cases of congenital portosystemic shunt without gastrointestinal bleeding, one case was an extrahepatic portosystemic shunt and the other four were intrahepatic portosystemic shunts. CONCLUSION Most congenital portosystemic shunt patients with gastrointestinal bleeding had a shunt that drained portal blood into the iliac vein via an inferior mesenteric vein. This type of shunt was uncommon, but the concomitant rate of gastrointestinal bleeding with this type of shunt was high.
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- Ying Gong
- Department of Radiology, Children's Hospital of Fudan University, 399 Wanyuan Road, Minhang District, Shanghai, 201102, China
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- Department of Radiology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, 200032, the People's Republic of China
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- Department of Radiology, Children's Hospital of Fudan University, 399 Wanyuan Road, Minhang District, Shanghai, 201102, China
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- Department of Radiology, Children's Hospital of Fudan University, 399 Wanyuan Road, Minhang District, Shanghai, 201102, China
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- Department of Radiology, Children's Hospital of Fudan University, 399 Wanyuan Road, Minhang District, Shanghai, 201102, China
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- Department of Radiology, Children's Hospital of Fudan University, 399 Wanyuan Road, Minhang District, Shanghai, 201102, China
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- Department of Surgery, Children's Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, the People's Republic of China
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- Department of Radiology, Children's Hospital of Fudan University, 399 Wanyuan Road, Minhang District, Shanghai, 201102, China.
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Congenital Absence of Portal Vein With Cecal Varices. J Clin Gastroenterol 2015; 49:629. [PMID: 25984979 DOI: 10.1097/mcg.0000000000000341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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Mistinova J, Valacsai F, Varga I. Congenital absence of the portal vein--Case report and a review of literature. Clin Anat 2015; 23:750-8. [PMID: 20533511 DOI: 10.1002/ca.21007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2010] [Revised: 04/13/2010] [Accepted: 04/20/2010] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Congenital absence of the portal vein (CAPV) is a rare anomaly in which the intestinal and the splenic venous drainage bypass the liver and drain into systemic veins through various venous shunts. To our knowledge, we have reviewed all 83 cases of CAPV, since first described in 1793. This equates to a rate of almost 2.5 cases per year over the last 30 years. Morgan and Superina (1994, J. Pediatr. Surg. 29:1239-1241) proposed the following classification of portosystemic anomalies; either the liver is not perfused with portal blood because of a complete shunt (Type I) or the liver is perfused with portal blood due to the presence of a partial shunt (Type II). In our case, abdominal venous blood drained into the suprarenal inferior vena cava via the left renal vein and dilated left gastric veins. After analyzing all reported cases, we recognize that more than 65% of patients are females and more than 30% of all published cases had been diagnosed by the age of 5 years. Additional anomalies are common in CAPV. In the reported cases, more then 22% of patients had congenital heart disease. Other commonly found anomalies include abnormalities of the spleen, urinary and male genital tract, brain as well as skeletal anomalies. Hepatic changes such as focal nodular hyperplasia, hepatocellular carcinoma, and hepatoblastoma are diagnosed in more then 40% of patients. This article also illustrates the radiological findings of CAPV. Radiological evaluation by ultrasound, CT, and MRI is helpful to detect coexisting abnormalities.
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- Jana Mistinova
- Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital, Comenius University Bratislava, Slovak Republic
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Congenital absence of the portal vein associated with focal nodular hyperplasia of the liver and congenital heart disease (Abernethy malformation): A case report and literature review. Oncol Lett 2014; 9:695-700. [PMID: 25624897 PMCID: PMC4301562 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2014.2767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2014] [Accepted: 10/29/2014] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Abernethy malformation is a rare congenital malformation defined by an extrahepatic portosystemic shunt. The majority of affected patients are young (<18 years of age) and experience various symptoms, including vomiting, jaundice, dyspnea and coma. The current study presents a case of Abernethy malformation in an asymptomatic adult male patient. The patient exhibited congenital absence of the portal vein, congenital heart disease (postoperative ventricular septal defect status), and multiple liver lesions, confirmed to be focal nodular hyperplasia by biopsy. Ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging findings revealing the liver lesions, type II congenital absence of the portal vein and the portosystemic shunt are presented. In addition, the common clinical presentations, associated anomalies, diagnostic workup and treatment options of this disorder are investigated by reviewing 101 previously reported cases.
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Lu J, Lin Z, Liu H, Liu Z. An Unusual Presentation of Type II Abernethy Malformation. Ann Vasc Surg 2014; 28:1567.e1-4. [DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2014.01.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2013] [Revised: 12/02/2013] [Accepted: 01/17/2014] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Pupulim LF, Vullierme MP, Paradis V, Valla D, Terraz S, Vilgrain V. Congenital portosystemic shunts associated with liver tumours. Clin Radiol 2013; 68:e362-9. [PMID: 23537576 DOI: 10.1016/j.crad.2013.01.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2012] [Revised: 01/16/2013] [Accepted: 01/22/2013] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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AIM To evaluate the diagnosis and presentation of liver tumours in patients with congenital portosystemic shunts (CPS). MATERIALS AND METHODS Eight patients were diagnosed in Hôpital Beaujon as having CPS. All patients underwent Doppler ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and histological examination of liver tumours. CPS were classified according to anatomy and the amount of portal flow deviated to the systemic circulation as: total, subtotal, or partial. Liver tumours were diagnosed by needle core biopsy (n = 5) or surgery (n = 3). Clinical follow-up was available in all patients but one (mean follow-up 36 months; range 1-5 years). RESULTS Six patients had total CPS, one patient had a subtotal CPS, and the last had a partial CPS. All patients presented with multiple liver nodules (range four to >15). The tumours were characterized as focal nodular hyperplasia (FNH; n = 4), FNH with hepatocellular adenoma (n = 2), and regenerative nodular hyperplasia (n = 2). In four of seven patients (57%) that had follow-up, tumours showed enlargement or new lesions appeared. CONCLUSION In this series of CPS patients, tumours were all benign, multiple, and of hepatocellular origin, and different tumours were present simultaneously in two patients. Tumour enlargement or new nodules were common during follow-up.
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- L F Pupulim
- Department of Radiology, Hôpital Beaujon, Assistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Paris, Université Paris Diderot, Sorbonne Paris Cité, INSERM unité 773 CRB3, Paris, France.
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Evolution of congenital malformations of the umbilical-portal-hepatic venous system. J Pediatr Surg 2012; 47:1490-5. [PMID: 22901905 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2012.02.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2011] [Revised: 12/20/2011] [Accepted: 02/02/2012] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this study is to describe the evolution of 8 cases of congenital malformations of the umbilical-portal-hepatic venous system diagnosed before the first month of life. MATERIALS AND METHODS All cases of congenital malformation of the portal and hepatic venous system diagnosed prenatally or during the first month of life in our institution were systematically reviewed since November 2000. Clinical features, imaging, and anatomical findings were reviewed, focusing primarily on clinical and radiologic evolution. RESULTS Eight cases of congenital malformation of the umbilical-portal-hepatic venous system were studied. Fifty percent of these malformations were diagnosed prenatally. We report 4 portosystemic shunts. Three involuted spontaneously, and the fourth one required surgical treatment. We report a variation of the usual anatomy of portal and hepatic veins that remained asymptomatic, an aneurysmal dilatation of a vitelline vein causing portal vein thrombosis that needed prompt surgical treatment with good result, a complex portal and hepatic venous malformation treated operatively, and a persistent right umbilical vein that remained asymptomatic. CONCLUSION Prenatal diagnosis of malformations of the umbilical-portal-hepatic venous network is uncommon. Little is known about the postnatal prognosis. Clinical, biologic, and radiologic follow-up by ultrasonography is essential to distinguish pathologic situations from normal anatomical variants.
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Loomba RS, Telega GW, Gudausky TM. Type 2 Abernethy malformation presenting as a portal vein-coronary sinus fistula. J Pediatr Surg 2012; 47:E25-31. [PMID: 22595606 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2011.12.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2011] [Revised: 12/12/2011] [Accepted: 12/29/2011] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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We report the case of a child with Abernethy malformation with an anomalous connection between the portal vein and the coronary sinus. After 30 months of close follow-up, the patient developed hepatoblastoma, a previously documented complication of the Abernethy malformation. This case reports a unique variant of Abernethy malformation and documents the first reported case of hepatoblastoma in a patient with type 2 Abernethy malformation.
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- Rohit S Loomba
- Children's Hospital of Wisconsin/Herma Heart Center, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA.
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Alonso-Gamarra E, Parrón M, Pérez A, Prieto C, Hierro L, López-Santamaría M. Clinical and radiologic manifestations of congenital extrahepatic portosystemic shunts: a comprehensive review. Radiographics 2011; 31:707-22. [PMID: 21571652 DOI: 10.1148/rg.313105070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 108] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Congenital extrahepatic portosystemic shunt (CEPS) is a rare condition in which the portomesenteric blood drains into a systemic vein, bypassing the liver through a complete or partial shunt. Most often, the diagnosis is made primarily with Doppler ultrasonography. Computed tomographic angiography and magnetic resonance angiography are used for further classification of the shunt and assessment of accompanying anomalies. Conventional angiography is necessary when results of the other tests disagree or are inconclusive. CEPS is classified into two types according to the pattern of anastomoses between the portal vein and systemic vein. In type 1, intrahepatic portal venous supply is absent; in type 2, intrahepatic portal venous supply is preserved. Type 1 usually occurs in girls with associated malformations, such as situs ambiguous with polysplenia and congenital heart defects. Associated anomalies are less frequent in type 2, and symptoms usually develop later without a gender preference. Hepatic encephalopathy and liver dysfunction are possible complications of both types and usually develop during adulthood. Both types are also associated with regenerative hepatic nodules. The clinical setting and imaging appearance of these nodules can help one avoid misdiagnosis. Definitive treatment of CEPS is determined by the type of shunt. Liver transplantation is the only effective treatment for symptomatic type 1 CEPS; surgical closure or embolization of the shunt is the therapeutic approach for type 2.
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- Eduardo Alonso-Gamarra
- Department of Pediatric Radiology, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Paseo de la Castellana 261, 28046 Madrid, Spain.
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Biologic and clinical features of benign solid and cystic lesions of the liver. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2011; 9:547-62.e1-4. [PMID: 21397723 DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2011.03.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2010] [Revised: 02/24/2011] [Accepted: 03/02/2011] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The widespread use of imaging analyses, either routinely or to evaluate symptomatic patients, has increased the detection of liver lesions (tumors and cysts) in otherwise healthy individuals. Although some of these incidentally discovered masses are malignant, most are benign and must be included in the differential diagnosis. The management of benign hepatic tumors ranges from conservative to aggressive, depending on the nature of the lesions. New imaging modalities, increased experience of radiologists, improved definition of radiologic characteristics, and a better understanding of the clinical features of these lesions have increased the accuracy of diagnoses and reduced the need for invasive diagnostic tests. These advances have led to constant adjustments in management approaches to benign hepatic lesions. We review the biologic and clinical features of some common hepatic lesions, to guide diagnosis and management strategies.
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Hartleb M, Gutkowski K, Milkiewicz P. Nodular regenerative hyperplasia: Evolving concepts on underdiagnosed cause of portal hypertension. World J Gastroenterol 2011; 17:1400-9. [PMID: 21472097 PMCID: PMC3070012 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v17.i11.1400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 105] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2010] [Revised: 12/22/2010] [Accepted: 12/29/2010] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Nodular regenerative hyperplasia (NRH) is a rare liver condition characterized by a widespread benign transformation of the hepatic parenchyma into small regenerative nodules. NRH may lead to the development of non-cirrhotic portal hypertension. There are no published systematic population studies on NRH and our current knowledge is limited to case reports and case series. NRH may develop via autoimmune, hematological, infectious, neoplastic, or drug-related causes. The disease is usually asymptomatic, slowly or non-progressive unless complications of portal hypertension develop. Accurate diagnosis is made by histopathology, which demonstrates diffuse micronodular transformation without fibrous septa. Lack of perinuclear collagen tissue distinguishes NRH from typical regenerative nodules in the cirrhotic liver. While the initial treatment is to address the underlying disease, ultimately the therapy is directed to the management of portal hypertension. The prognosis of NRH depends on both the severity of the underlying illness and the prevention of secondary complications of portal hypertension. In this review we detail the epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, management, and prognosis of NRH.
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Congenital absence of the portal vein in a middle-aged man. Surg Radiol Anat 2010; 33:369-72. [DOI: 10.1007/s00276-010-0711-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2009] [Accepted: 08/03/2010] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Kamimatsuse A, Onitake Y, Kamei N, Tajima G, Sakura N, Sueda T, Hiyama E. Surgical intervention for patent ductus venosus. Pediatr Surg Int 2010; 26:1025-30. [PMID: 20661579 DOI: 10.1007/s00383-010-2662-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Patent ductus venosus (PDV) is a rare condition, which usually presents secondary to hepatic atrophy and hepatic failure. We have treated eight cases of PDV, all with hypergalactosemia and hyperbilirubinemia. Ultrasonography and three-dimensional computed tomography demonstrated communication between the portal vein and the inferior vena cava. Of the eight PDV cases, three from the older age group (ages 9, 11, and 14 years) had high-density lesions in their brain nucleus, and one case (age 19 years) had undergone prior Kasai portoenterostomy for biliary atresia. Six PDV patients underwent ligation of PDV and the remaining two cases underwent partial banding of PDV with intraoperative monitoring to maintain portal vein pressure (PVP) under 30 cm H(2)O. Improvement of the intrahepatic portal vein flow was achieved by ligation or banding of PDV. Postoperatively, serum galactose and bilirubin fell to normal ranges, but portal thrombus occurred postoperatively in the first case. We subsequently administered postoperative anticoagulation in the remaining cases and experienced no major complications. These results suggest that PDV ligation and banding are effective surgical approaches for patients with PDV. Close postoperative monitoring to avoid portal thrombus is imperative in these cases.
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- Arata Kamimatsuse
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical Science, Natural Center for Basic Research and Development, Hiroshima University, 1-2-3, Kasumi, Minami-ku, Hiroshima 734-8551, Japan
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Congenital absence of portal vein associated with nodular regenerative hyperplasia of the liver and pulmonary hypertension. Clin Imaging 2009; 33:322-5. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2008.12.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2008] [Accepted: 12/15/2008] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Radiological and histopathological manifestations of hepatocellular nodular lesions concomitant with various congenital and acquired hepatic hemodynamic abnormalities. Jpn J Radiol 2009; 27:53-68. [PMID: 19373534 DOI: 10.1007/s11604-008-0299-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2008] [Accepted: 10/31/2008] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Congenital and acquired hepatic hemodynamic abnormalities are classified into four categories: hepatic arterial inflow disorder, portal vein inflow disorder, hepatic vein outflow disorder, and presence of a third inflow to the liver. Although their detailed etiology is not fully understood, these hepatic hemodynamic abnormalities may cause the formation of hepatocellular nodules. Recent advances in imaging modalities now enable visualization of these hepatocellular nodules concomitantly with the identification of various congenital and acquired hemodynamic abnormalities. Most of these nodular lesions are benign hyperplastic nodules, such as focal nodular hyperplasia, nodular regenerative hyperplasia, and other types of regenerative nodules. However, neoplastic nodules such as hepatic adenoma and hepatocellular carcinoma may also occur in conjunction with hepatic hemodynamic abnormalities. Distinguishing neoplastic nodules, especially malignant liver tumors, from hyperplastic nodules is important. Detection of intranodular Kupffer cells with superparamagnetic iron oxide enhanced magnetic resonance imaging is a key indicator that a nodule is regenerative rather than neoplastic.
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Shen GHHLG, Zhu JYJHMYF, Yang J, Mei JH, Zhu YF. Insight into congenital absence of the portal vein: Is it rare? World J Gastroenterol 2008; 14:5969-79. [PMID: 18932274 PMCID: PMC2760189 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.14.5969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Congenital absence of portal vein (CAPV) was a rare event in the past. However, the number of detected CAPV cases has increased in recent years because of advances in imaging techniques. Patients with CAPV present with portal hypertension (PH) or porto-systemic encephalopathy (PSE), but these conditions rarely occur until the patients grow up or become old. The patients usually visit doctors for the complications of venous shunts, hepatic or cardiac abnormalities detected by ultrasonography (US), computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The etiology of this disease is not clear, but most investigators consider that it is associated with abnormal embryologic development of the portal vein. Usually, surgical intervention can relieve the symptoms and prevent occurrence of complications in CAPV patients. Moreover, its management should be stressed on a case-by-case basis, depending on the type or anatomy of the disease, as well as the symptoms and clinical conditions of the patient.
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Ringe K, Schirg E, Melter M, Flemming P, Ringe B, Becker T, Galanski M. [Congenital absence of the portal vein (CAPV). Two cases of Abernethy malformation type 1 and review of the literature]. Radiologe 2008; 48:493-502. [PMID: 17879079 DOI: 10.1007/s00117-007-1561-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The Abernethy malformation is a rare congenital portosystemic shunt in which the blood directly drains into the systemic vein bypassing the liver either through a complete (type 1) or a partial shunt (type 2). The diagnosis is most frequently established primarily with ultrasound. CT and MRI are used for further classification of the shunt and assessment of accompanying liver tumors and malformations. There is a wide spectrum of therapeutic options ranging from noninvasive conservative treatment to liver transplantation. The main prognostic factors are the occurrence of concomitant hepatic neoplasms and hepatic encephalopathy. We report two cases diagnosed with a type 1 shunt, hepatic encephalopathy, and associated liver tumors who underwent successful liver transplantation after having considered all therapeutic options.
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- K Ringe
- Abteilung Diagnostische Radiologie, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Carl-Neuberg-Strabe 1, 30625, Hannover.
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Congenital portosystemic venous shunts are rare. Their gross anatomy has not been well defined. Four different varieties of congenital portosystemic venous shunts are described in six children seen during a 10-year period, focusing on the anatomy of the shunt as determined by imaging studies and surgery. A detailed review of the literature indicates that congenital portosystemic venous shunts are best classified as: extrahepatic or intrahepatic. Extrahepatic shunts may be further subdivided into portocaval shunts (type 1 end-to-side and type 2 side-to-side) and others. Intrahepatic shunts are due to an abnormal intrahepatic connection between the portal vein and hepatic vein/inferior vena cava or a persistent patent ductus venosus. Additional congenital anomalies, particularly cardiac malformations, may be associated with any type. Some congenital intrahepatic portosystemic venous shunts close spontaneously in infancy; all other congenital portosystemic venous shunts tend to remain patent. To a variable extent, depending largely on the volume and duration of the shunt, affected individuals are at risk of developing hepatic encephalopathy and/or an intrahepatic tumor. The key to understanding the pathogenesis of these shunts lies in the normal developmental mechanisms underlying the formation of the portal vein and inferior vena cava in the embryo.
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- Mark D Stringer
- Department of Anatomy and Structural Biology, Otago School of Medical Sciences, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand.
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Zech CJ, Seiderer J, Reinisch W, Ochsenkuhn T, Schima W, Diebold J, Wrba F, Reiser MF, Schoenberg SO. Thioguanin-induced nodular regenerative hyperplasia of the liver-ROC analysis of different MR techniques. Eur Radiol 2007; 17:1898-905. [PMID: 17221208 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-006-0544-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2006] [Revised: 10/20/2006] [Accepted: 11/28/2006] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic value of different magnetic resonance (MR) techniques for the diagnosis of nodular regenerative hyperplasia (NRH). Thirty-one patients with inflammatory bowel disease, who received 6-thioguanin, underwent liver biopsy and liver MRI on a 1.5-T MR system, with gadolinium and superparamagnetic iron oxide particles (SPIO). MR imaging (MRI) was evaluated independently as well as in consensus by two blinded readers, who received the following image sets: pre-contrast; pre-contrast and gadolinium-enhanced; pre-contrast and SPIO-enhanced and all images. The results were correlated with histopathology and diagnostic efficacy parameters were calculated. NRH was found in 13/31 patients. The set "all images" showed the highest sensitivity (84.6%), accuracy (77.4%) and negative predictive value (86.7%). However, results for gadolinium were only slightly inferior. The highest specificity (76.5%) was found for SPIO. The A(z) values of both readers were highest for gadolinium (mean A(z) = 0.824). It can be concluded that gadolinium-enhanced and SPIO-enhanced MRI enable an accurate diagnosis of NRH. Since gadolinium-enhanced MRI is very sensitive, it should be used for screening high-risk patients. SPIO-enhanced MRI is less sensitive, but more specific. The combination of both guarantees a high sensitivity and specificity and, therefore, is the diagnostic procedure of choice.
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- Christoph J Zech
- Institute of Clinical Radiology, Munich University Hospitals - Grosshadern, Germany.
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Turkbey B, Karcaaltincaba M, Demir H, Akcoren Z, Yuce A, Haliloglu M. Multiple hyperplastic nodules in the liver with congenital absence of portal vein: MRI findings. Pediatr Radiol 2006; 36:445-8. [PMID: 16508745 DOI: 10.1007/s00247-005-0103-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2005] [Revised: 12/11/2005] [Accepted: 12/15/2005] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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We describe a 10-year-old girl with congenital absence of the portal vein (CAPV) and multiple hyperplastic nodules in the liver. MRI appearances of the liver lesions and the portocaval anastomosis between the inferior mesenteric vein and internal iliac veins are presented. In addition, the relevance of CAPV and nodular lesions of the liver is reviewed.
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- Baris Turkbey
- Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, 06100, Ankara, Turkey
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Schmidt S, Saint-Paul MC, Anty R, Bruneton JN, Gugenheim J, Chevallier P. Multiples hyperplasies nodulaires focales hépatiques associées à une agénésie congénitale de la veine porte. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2006; 30:310-3. [PMID: 16565669 DOI: 10.1016/s0399-8320(06)73172-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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We report the 32nd case of congenital absence of portal vein in an 18-year-old female adult associated with multiple focal nodular hyperplasia of the liver. The association of various hepatic tumors has been observed in half of the publications about congenital absence of portal vein. Hepatic tumors seem to result from systemic diversion of portal vein flow with a resultant increase of arterial flow causing important vascular and nutritif changes the liver and consequent parenchymal transformation.
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- Sabine Schmidt
- Clinique des Maladies du Foie, Hôpital de l'Archet II, CHU, Nice.
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Seiderer J, Zech CJ, Reinisch W, Lukas M, Diebold J, Wrba F, Teml A, Chalupna P, Stritesky J, Schoenberg SO, Schima W, Göke B, Ochsenkühn T. A multicenter assessment of liver toxicity by MRI and biopsy in IBD patients on 6-thioguanine. J Hepatol 2005; 43:303-9. [PMID: 15964660 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhep.2005.02.051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2004] [Revised: 02/21/2005] [Accepted: 02/24/2005] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND/AIMS Although 6-thioguanine (6-TG) has been suggested as an effective treatment option for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), the recent description of its hepatotoxicity has led to the recommendation not to consider this drug. We initiated a multicenter safety study in IBD-patients treated with 6-TG to investigate hepatic changes by liver biopsy and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). METHODS Forty-five patients from three European centers treated with 6-TG (40-80 mg/d) at least for 8 weeks were enrolled. In all patients liver biopsy and MRI were performed. Slides and MR images were independently read by two pathologists and radiologists, respectively, and interpreted according to predefined criteria by consent. RESULTS In 8 patients nodular regenerative hyperplasia (NRH) was diagnosed by liver biopsy, in 8 additional patients NRH could not be excluded due to equivocal pathological findings. MRI demonstrated a sensitivity of 77% and a specificity of 72% in the detection of pathohistological findings consistent with and/or possibly related to NRH. CONCLUSIONS Our study suggests that 6-TG therapy in IBD patients is associated with NRH of the liver. Based on a special MRI protocol, non-invasive diagnosis of NRH with promising sensitivity and specificity was demonstrated.
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- Julia Seiderer
- Department of Internal Medicine II, University Hospital Munich-Grosshadern, Munich, Germany
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A 9-year-old girl presented with cyanosis and decreased exercise tolerance. Chest X-ray, lung function and echocardiogram were normal. Contrasted echocardiogram showed intrapulmonary right to left shunt and computerized tomography of the thorax showed dilated pulmonary vasculature. There was no arteriovenous malformation. Computerized tomography of the abdomen revealed absence of the intrahepatic portion of the portal vein. The superior mesenteric and splenic veins joined as a common trunk, bypassed the liver and drained into the right atrium. We concluded that the patient had hepatopulmonary syndrome secondary to absence of the portal vein. This is the first report of hepatopulmonary syndrome in a female paediatric patient with a congenital absence of the portal vein. As all portal blood entered directly into systemic circulation, the condition was equivalent to congenital portosystemic shunt. Cases of congenital portosystemic shunt complicated by hepatopulmonary syndrome were also reviewed.
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- K M Cheung
- Department of Pediatrics, Caritas Medical Centre, Hong Kong, China.
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Kim T, Murakami T, Sugihara E, Hori M, Wakasa K, Nakamura H. Hepatic nodular lesions associated with abnormal development of the portal vein. AJR Am J Roentgenol 2004; 183:1333-8. [PMID: 15505299 DOI: 10.2214/ajr.183.5.1831333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE We reviewed the medical records including pathologic descriptions, CT images, MR images, and digital subtraction angiograms of three patients with hepatic lesions that were associated with abnormal development of the portal vein-patent ductus venosus or congenital absence of the portal vein-to clarify the imaging characteristics of these abnormalities. CONCLUSION Two-phase helical CT and MRI, including MR angiography and dynamic studies, are useful for the diagnosis of patent ductus venosus and congenital absence of the portal vein. MRI may more effectively reveal hepatic lesions than two-phase helical CT under such abnormal conditions in which the liver has only the arterial but not the portal blood supply.
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- Tonsok Kim
- Department of Radiology, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, D1, 2-2 Yamadaoka, Suita City, Osaka 565-0871, Japan.
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Gallego C, Miralles M, Marín C, Muyor P, González G, García-Hidalgo E. Congenital Hepatic Shunts. Radiographics 2004; 24:755-72. [PMID: 15143226 DOI: 10.1148/rg.243035046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 103] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Abnormal vascular connections within the hepatic parenchyma are occasionally seen at ultrasonography (US) and require further evaluation. The radiologic findings in 42 children with infantile hepatic hemangioma (n = 28), vascular malformations (n = 10), or infradiaphragmatic total anomalous pulmonary venous return (TAPVR) (n = 4) associated with congenital vascular shunting were retrospectively reviewed. Arteriovenous connections are seen in infantile hepatic hemangiomas and arteriovenous malformations and manifest with aortic tapering at the level of the celiac trunk, hepatic artery enlargement with a low resistivity index (RI), and increased flow velocities in the hepatic veins that may assume an arterialized spectral pattern in late-stage disease. Congenital arterioportal shunts demonstrate a low RI in the hepatic artery, hepatofugal arterialized flow in the portal vein, and rapid development of signs of portal hypertension. Portosystemic shunting may be intra- or extrahepatic. A pulsatile triphasic spectral pattern is seen in the portomesenteric venous system in children with portosystemic shunting, and macroscopic connections between the portal system and the hepatic veins are evident. Infradiaphragmatic TAPVR is associated with a tortuous vessel that parallels the aorta, ends at the intrahepatic left portal vein or the ductus venosus, and has hepatopetal flow. Familiarity with the US features of various congenital abnormal hepatic vascular connections will aid in diagnosis and treatment.
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- Carmen Gallego
- Department of Radiology, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Carretera de Andalucía km 5,400, 28041 Madrid, Spain.
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Murray CP, Yoo SJ, Babyn PS. Congenital extrahepatic portosystemic shunts. Pediatr Radiol 2003; 33:614-20. [PMID: 12879313 DOI: 10.1007/s00247-003-1002-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 105] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2002] [Revised: 05/20/2003] [Accepted: 06/04/2003] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND A congenital extrahepatic portosystemic shunt (CEPS) is uncommon. A type 1 CEPS exists where there is absence of intrahepatic portal venous supply and a type 2 CEPS where this supply is preserved. The diagnosis of congenital portosystemic shunt is important because it may cause hepatic encephalopathy. OBJECTIVE To describe the clinical and imaging features of three children with CEPS and to review the cases in the published literature. MATERIALS AND METHODS The diagnostic imaging and medical records for three children with CEPS were retrieved and evaluated. An extensive literature search was performed. RESULTS Including our cases, there are 61 reported cases of CEPS, 39 type 1 and 22 type 2. Type 1 occurs predominantly in females, while type 2 shows no significant sexual preponderance. The age at diagnosis ranges from 31 weeks of intrauterine life to 76 years. Both types of CEPS have a number of associations, the most common being nodular lesions of the liver ( n=25), cardiac anomalies ( n=19), portosystemic encephalopathy ( n=10), polysplenia ( n=9), biliary atresia ( n=7), skeletal anomalies ( n=5), and renal tract anomalies ( n=4). CONCLUSION MRI is recommended as an important means of diagnosing and classifying cases of CEPS and examining the associated cardiovascular and hepatic abnormalities. Screening for CEPS in patients born with polysplenia is suggested.
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- Conor P Murray
- Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, M5G 1X8, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Niwa T, Aida N, Tachibana K, Shinkai M, Ohhama Y, Fujita K, Abe A, Lee J, Ozawa Y, Inoue T. Congenital absence of the portal vein: clinical and radiologic findings. J Comput Assist Tomogr 2002; 26:681-6. [PMID: 12439298 DOI: 10.1097/00004728-200209000-00003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Congenital absence of the portal vein (CAPV) is a rare anomaly in which the intestinal and splenic venous drainage bypasses the liver and drains into the systemic veins through various venous shunts. In patients with CAPV, the portosystemic shunting causes disruption of the enterohepatic circulation and leads to various clinical manifestations. CAPV can be diagnosed without invasive techniques. This article illustrates the clinical and radiologic findings (including ultrasound, CT, and MRI) of CAPV.
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- Tetsu Niwa
- Department of Radiology, Kanagawa Children's Medical Center, Yokohama, Japan
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Grazioli L, Federle MP, Ichikawa T, Balzano E, Nalesnik M, Madariaga J. Liver adenomatosis: clinical, histopathologic, and imaging findings in 15 patients. Radiology 2000; 216:395-402. [PMID: 10924560 DOI: 10.1148/radiology.216.2.r00jl38395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 110] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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PURPOSE To report and correlate the clinical, histopathologic, and imaging findings in 15 patients with liver adenomatosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS Fifteen adult patients had more than 10 hepatic adenomas each and no history of glycogen storage disease or anabolic steroid use. Ten of them underwent bolus-enhanced dynamic computed tomography (CT) with or without magnetic resonance (MR) imaging, ultrasonography, and/or angiography. RESULTS Clinical abnormalities included abdominal pain in 11 (73%) and hepatomegaly in 10 (67%) patients, and abnormal liver function in 10 (91%) of 11 patients. The number of adenomas in each patient was 10-50 at imaging, but many more lesions were found in the resected specimens. Hemorrhage was commonly found within adenomas at histopathologic analysis, but only four patients had clinical and imaging evidence of substantial hemorrhage. In all patients, the adenomas increased over time, and two patients developed hepatocellular carcinoma. CT and MR features of the adenomas included evidence of hypervascularity (63%), intratumoral fat (50% of patients at CT, 80% at MR), and decreased conspicuity at portal venous and delayed-phase imaging. Fifty percent of patients had congenital or acquired hepatic vascular abnormalities. CONCLUSION The imaging and histopathologic features of individual adenomatous lesions are similar to those reported in young women who are taking oral contraceptives. However, the lesions in liver adenomatosis are not steroid dependent but rather multiple, progressive, and symptomatic, and they are more likely to lead to impaired liver function, hemorrhage, and perhaps malignant degeneration.
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- L Grazioli
- Departments of Radiology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Presbyterian Hospital, 200 Lothrop St, Room 4660 CHP MT, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
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The authors discovered congenital absence of the portal vein, with visceral venous return to the right atrium, in a 5-year-old girl with aortic valvar stenosis. Interestingly, of the 19 patients, it was discovered that 11 reported with portal venous agenesis also had cardiac defects. We have, therefore, investigated the hypothesis that the congenital absence of the portal vein and the associated cardiac malformations may result from a similar embryologic insult, and that cardiac development may be affected by the systemic diversion of portal venous flow.
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- M Massin
- Division of Paediatric Cardiology, CHR Citadelle, University of Liège, Belgium.
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