Top Differential Diagnoses

Gross photograph of this liver explant shows a large portal vein thrombus



This microphotograph shows a markedly dilated portal venule


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

TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
• Idiopathic portal hypertension


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