Cavernous transformation of the portal vein in blood pool scintigraphy
A patient suspected of having two hepatic hemangiomas was referred to the department of nuclear medicine for verification of the diagnosis. A blood pool scintigraphy confirmed the presence of one of the hemangiomas. In addition, it revealed a region of increased activity, that corresponded with the...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Via Medica
2025-04-01
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| Series: | Nuclear Medicine Review |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.viamedica.pl/nuclear_medicine_review/article/view/105110 |
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| Summary: | A patient suspected of having two hepatic hemangiomas was referred to the department of nuclear medicine for verification of the diagnosis. A blood pool scintigraphy confirmed the presence of one of the hemangiomas. In addition, it revealed a region of increased activity, that corresponded with the cavernous transformation of the portal vein (CTPV), a rare consequence of portal vein thrombosis, diagnosed in the previous imaging studies. Due to the increased blood pool, this focal lesion imitated the image of a hemangioma. This publication aims to emphasize the importance of a carefully conducted patient interview and evaluation of other imaging studies to avoid misdiagnosis. |
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| ISSN: | 1506-9680 1644-4345 |