A rare Abernethy Ib malformation was initially misdiagnosed as chronic portal vein thrombosis in a 27-year-old female |
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Authors: | Mehrdad kayedi Behnam Kian Arash Teimouri |
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Affiliation: | aMedical Imaging Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran;bMedical Imaging Research Center, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran |
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Abstract: | Abernethy malformation or congenital portosystemic shunt is a rare congenital vascular malformation and anomaly of the splanchnic venous system defined by diverting portal blood away from the liver. It is commonly associated with multiple congenital anomalies. Imaging modalities such as computed tomography or magnetic resonance have a crucial role in prompting diagnosis and determining the prognosis based on the type of malformation and associated anomalies. Misdiagnosis could be harmful and may lead to inappropriate treatment. We present a case of Abernethy malformation with a complete end-to-side shunt of portal venous flow into the systemic venous flow and complete bypass of the liver, which was initially misdiagnosed with portal venous thrombosis. |
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Keywords: | Abernethy malformation Portosystemic shunt Portal vein Magnetic resonance imaging Superior mesenteric vein |
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