Cavernous transformation
Is a term used to describe the collection of collaterals that develop around an obstructed vessel
Often develops with obstruction of the portal vein
Portal vein...
Often asymptomatic
Acutely, can present as sudden onset hematemesis from bleeding varices
Clinical history and examination should concentrate on identifying possible causes predisposing...
General goals of therapy are (1) to manage variceal hemorrhage and (2) to identify an underlying cause and/or determine if the patient is at risk for additional venous thrombosis or malignan...
Aggressive contact sports sh...
Fuchs J, Warmann S, Kardorff R, et al. Mesenterico—left portal vein bypass in children with congenital extrahepatic portal vein thrombosis: a unique curative approach. J Pediatr Gas...
452 Portal vein thrombosis
572.3 Portal hypertension
747.40 Anomaly of great veins, unspecified
I81 Portal vein thrombosis
K76.6 Portal hypertension
Q26.9 Congenital malformation of great ve...
Q: In a patient with cavernous transformation of the portal vein, should I recommend restriction of activities and avoidance of certain medications?
A: Contact sports should be limited or a spleen ...
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