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Gross photograph of this liver explant shows a large portal vein thrombus
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This microphotograph shows a markedly dilated portal venule
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Typical changes in portal venous obstruction include dilated portal venules with “herniation” of the vessel into the surrounding parenchyma. Note the presence of a bile duct
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TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
• Idiopathic portal hypertension
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