Vascular CT Appearances
Portal Vein Thrombosis (PVT) CT Findings
- Thrombus within the portal vein lumen/portal trunk
- Filling defect
- Occlusion of the vessel lumen (partial or complete)
- Rim enhancement may be seen
- Cavernous transformation of portal vein (portal cavernoma)
- Common with cirrhosis or hepatic tumors
Related Pearls: Portal Vein
Related Lectures:
MDCT Evaluation of Parenchymal Liver Disease Part 3