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  • Title: [MRI in cavernous transformation of the portal vein: secondary biliary abnormalities and portoportal collaterals].
    Author: Schaible R, Textor J, Schepke M, Wolff M, Schild H, Kreft B.
    Journal: Rofo; 2002 Nov; 174(11):1408-14. PubMed ID: 12424668.
    Abstract:
    PURPOSE: Evaluation of portoportal collateral vessels and associated biliary abnormalities in patients with cavernous transformation of the portal vein by MRI. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Review of 34 MRI examinations performed on patients with angiographically or MR-angiographically proven cavernous transformation. The analysis included the pattern of the portoportal collateral circulation and the abnormalities of the biliary system, such as wall thickening, stenosis, dilations and irregularities of the extra-and intrahepatic bile ducts. RESULTS: 23 (67.6%) of 34 patients with cavernous transformation had paracholedochal portoportal collateral vessels, with 22 (64.7%) showing visible luminal channels. Epicholedochal venous collaterals could be observed in 8 (23.5%) patients. 24 (70.5%) of 34 patients demonstrated biliary abnormalities due to portoportal collaterals, leading to stenosis with dilatation of the proximal bile ducts in 8 (23.5%) patients. The ductal walls were irregular in 7 (20.5%) patients, and thickened in 11 (32.3%). The gallbladder wall was thickened in 4 (12.9%) patients. CONCLUSION: Portoportal collaterals in patients with cavernous transformation of the portal vein can be identified by MRI. These collaterals frequently alter the biliary system, which must be considered in differential diagnosis of biliary abnormalities observed in the presence of portoportal collaterals.
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