Detection of cavernous transformation of the portal vein by contrast-enhanced ultrasound.

ABSTRACT: PURPOSE:Cavernous transformation of the portal vein can be missed on color Doppler exam or arterial phase cross-sectional imaging due to their slow flow and delayed enhancement. Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) offers many advantages over other imaging techniques and can be used to successfully detect cavernous transformations of the portal vein. METHODS:A 10-month-old female was followed for repeat episodes of hematemesis. Computed tomography angiography (CTA) and magnetic resonance arteriogram (MRA) and portal venography were performed. Color Doppler exam of the portal vein was performed followed by administration of Lumason, a microbubble US contrast agent. RESULTS:Magnetic resonance arteriogram, CTA, and color Doppler exam at the time of initial presentation was unremarkable without

SUBMITTER: Hwang M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5972103 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature