hepatic and biliary disorders
Portal Vein Thrombosis
Diagnosis of Portal Vein Thrombosis
Clinical evaluation and Laboratory Tests of the Liver and Gallbladder None Doppler ultrasonography Portal vein thrombosis is suspected in patients with the following: Manifestations of Portal Hypertension without cirrhosis Mild abnormalities in liver function or enzymes plus risk factors such as neonatal umbilical infection, childhood appendicitis, or a hypercoagulability disorder Doppler ultrasonography is usually diagnostic, showing diminished or absent portal vein flow and sometimes the thrombus. Difficult cases may require MRI or CT with contrast. Angiography may be required to guide shunt surgery. 