Portal Vein Thrombosis

Portal Vein Thrombosis •Portal vein is opened longitudinally. •The lumen is filled with occluding fresh thrombus. •This causes portal hypertension and splenomegaly but frequently the liver remains intact due to its dual circulation. •Intraabdominal Infection and hepatocellular carcinoma are the main causes. (Description By:Martin Nadel, M.D. ) (Image Contrib. by: UCHC )