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portal vein thrombosis - clot in portal vein
Definition for portal vein thrombosis
Portal vein thrombosis is a form of venous thrombosis affecting the hepatic portal vein, which can lead to portal hypertension and reduction in the blood supply to the liver.
Causes can include pancreatitis, cirrhosis, diverticulitis, and cholangiocarcinoma.
Treatments include anticoagulants, shunts, bypass surgery, and transplants.
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Antithrombin III
clot thinning factor in body
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portal vein thrombosis and CT angiogram (CTA)
Factor V Leiden mutation
portal vein thrombosis and Factor V Leiden mutation
Lupus anticoagulant
portal vein thrombosis and Lupus anticoagulant
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portal vein thrombosis and Transjugular Intrahepatic Portasystemic Shunt
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Liver Transplant
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Catheter-directed thrombolysis
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Portal vein thrombosis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Portal vein thrombosis. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Jump to: navigation, search. Portal vein thrombosis. Classification and external resources ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal_vein_thrombosis
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Portal Vein Thrombosis: Blood Vessel Disorders of the Liver: Merck ...
Portal vein obstruction results from thrombosis (blood clot) or narrowing of the ... Portal vein thrombosis that develops in people with cirrhosis will cause their ...
http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec10/ch138/ch138f.html
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Portal Vein Disorders: Vascular Disorders of the Liver: Merck Manual ...
Extrahepatic?portal vein thrombosis from a hypercoagulable state, vessel wall ... Acute portal vein thrombosis is commonly asymptomatic unless associated with ...
http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec03/ch028/ch028f.html
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Deep Vein Thrombosis Glossary of Terms with Definitions on MedicineNet.com
Deep Vein Thrombosis glossary includes a list of Deep Vein Thrombosis related ... or in the liver's (portal) circulation, swelling ( edema ), blueness or ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/deep_vein_thrombosis/glossary.htm
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Deep vein thrombosis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Abdominal computed tomographic scan showing a common iliac vein thrombosis. ... syndrome, Portal vein thrombosis, Budd-Chiari syndrome, Renal vein thrombosis) ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deep_venous_thrombosis
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Orphanet: Portal vein thrombosis
The portal for rare diseases and orphan drugs ... Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) is associated with acute (recent) or chronic (long ...
http://www.orpha.net/consor/cgi-bin/OC_Exp.php?Lng=GB&Expert=854
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Renal vein thrombosis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Renal vein thrombosis (RVT) is the formation of a clot or thrombus obstructing ... syndrome, Portal vein thrombosis, Budd-Chiari syndrome, Renal vein thrombosis) ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renal_vein_thrombosis
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Turnes - NextBio
Portal hypertension-related complications after acute portal vein thrombosis: ... Noncirrhotic portal vein thrombosis exhibits neuropsychological and MR changes ...
http://www.nextbio.com/b/literature/literature.nb?author=+Turnes
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Recent Publications > Carol Burke, M.D., FACG
Portal Vein Thrombosis After Restorative Proctocolectomy" Central Surgical ... Portal Vein Thrombosis after Restorative Proctocolectomy" Surgery 132.4 (2002) ...
http://www.clevelandclinic.org/registries/research/church.htm
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What you need to know about Hypercoagulable States (blood clotting ...
Pulmonary embolism ? Hypercoagularble states can be dangerous and lead to ... Thrombosis', 'Hypercoagulable States', 'Mesenteric Vein Thrombosis', 'Portal ...
http://my.clevelandclinic.org/heart/disorders/vascular/hypercoagstate.aspx
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Veno-occlusive Disease of the Liver: Blood Vessel Disorders of the ...
... · Ischemic Hepatitis· Portal Vein Thrombosis·Veno-occlusive Disease of the Liver ... Previous: Portal Vein Thrombosis. Audio. Figures. Photographs ...
http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec10/ch138/ch138e.html
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Portacaval shunt
A connection is made between the portal vein, which supplies 75% of the liver's ... as hemochromatosis, primary biliary cirrhosis, (PBC), and portal vein thrombosis. ...
http://adam.about.com/HIE/001112sym.htm
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Portacaval shunt
A connection is made between the portal vein, which supplies 75% of the liver's ... as hemochromatosis, primary biliary cirrhosis, (PBC), and portal vein thrombosis. ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001112.htm
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Thrombosis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Portal vein thrombosis is a form of venous thrombosis affecting the hepatic ... Review article: portal vein thrombosis -- new insights into aetiology and management" ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thrombosis
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Liver failure, acute: Causes - MayoClinic.com
Acute liver failure ? Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, ... These include portal vein thrombosis, Budd-Chiari syndrome and veno-occlusive disease. ...
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/liver-failure/DS00961/DSECTION=3
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Adult Primary Liver Cancer
Note: Some citations in the text of this section are followed by a level of ... presence of portal hypertension, portal vein thrombosis, or clinical jaundice. ...
http://www.webmd.com/cancer/tc/liver-cancer-adult-primary-tr...
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THE MERCK MANUAL OF GERIATRICS, Ch. 71, Chronic Myeloid Disorders
... syndrome, portal vein thrombosis, superior sagittal vein thrombosis, and skin necrosis. ... and portal vein thrombosis, deep vein thrombosis, and ...
http://www.merck.com/mkgr/mmg/sec9/ch71/ch71b.jsp
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Portal Hypertension
Increased pressure in the portal vein causes large veins (varices) to ... Portal hypertension may also be caused by thrombosis, or clotting in the portal vein. ...
http://www.clevelandclinic.org/health/health-info/docs/0200/0252.asp
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Portal hypertension - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
... Budd-Chiari syndrome, portal vein thrombosis and, rarely, right heart failure. ... syndrome, Portal vein thrombosis, Budd-Chiari syndrome, Renal vein thrombosis) ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal_hypertension
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Ischemic Hepatitis: Blood Vessel Disorders of the Liver: Merck Manual ...
... ·Ischemic Hepatitis· Portal Vein Thrombosis· Veno-occlusive Disease of the Liver ... Next: Portal Vein Thrombosis. Audio. Figures. Photographs ...
http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec10/ch138/ch138b.html
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Venous thrombosis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A venous thrombosis is a blood clot that forms within a vein. ... syndrome, Portal vein thrombosis, Budd-Chiari syndrome, Renal vein thrombosis) ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venous_thrombosis
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Budd-Chiari Syndrome: Blood Vessel Disorders of the Liver: Merck Manual ...
... · Ischemic Hepatitis· Portal Vein Thrombosis· Veno-occlusive Disease of the Liver ... begin suddenly, such as hepatic vein thrombosis during pregnancy. ...
http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec10/ch138/ch138d.html
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Hepatic Ischemia: Vascular Disorders of the Liver: Merck Manual ...
... crisis is associated with portal vein thrombosis (thus compromising the dual ... can identify an obstructed hepatic artery or portal vein thrombosis. ...
http://www.merck.com/mmpe/print/sec03/ch028/ch028b.html
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Liver problems: Causes - MayoClinic.com
Liver problems ? Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, ... Portal vein thrombosis. Primary biliary cirrhosis. Toxic hepatitis. Wilson's disease ...
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/liver-problems/DS01133/DSECTION=causes
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Ascites
... vessels of the liver (portal hypertension) and low albumin levels. ... Clots in the veins of the liver (portal vein thrombosis) Congestive heart failure ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000286.htm
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Ascites Basics
Ascites is excess fluid in the space between the membranes lining the ... portal vein thrombosis (clots in the veins of the liver) constrictive pericarditis ...
http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/ascites-medref
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THE MERCK MANUAL--SECOND HOME EDITION, Blood Supply of the Liver in Ch ...
The Merck Manual of Medical Information--Second Home Edition ... Chiari Syndrome | Portal Vein Thrombosis | Blood Vessel Disorders Resulting from ...
http://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual_home2/fg/fg138_1.htm
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Talk:Portal vein thrombosis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Talk:Portal vein thrombosis. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Jump to: navigation, search ... MedicineTemplate:WPMEDmedicine articles. Medicine portal ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Portal_vein_thrombosis
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Ascites: Approach to the Patient With Liver Disease: Merck Manual ...
... 90% of hepatic cases result from portal hypertension, usually due to cirrhosis. ... Portal vein thrombosis does not usually cause ascites unless hepatocellular ...
http://www.merck.com/mmpe/print/sec03/ch022/ch022b.html
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Ascites
Ascites is typically caused by liver disease. ... Portal vein thrombosis (clots in the veins of the liver) Constrictive pericarditis ...
http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/infectiousdiseases/Ascites.htm
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Varicose veins - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Incidence of deep vein thrombosis after varicose vein surgery" ... syndrome, Portal vein thrombosis, Budd-Chiari syndrome, Renal vein thrombosis) ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Varicose_veins
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Hepatic Artery Disorders: Vascular Disorders of the Liver: Merck Manual ...
... hepatic artery occlusion include thrombosis (eg, due to hypercoagulability ... with a liver transplant or preexisting portal vein thrombosis, hepatic artery ...
http://www.merck.com/mmpe/print/sec03/ch028/ch028d.html
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease: An In-Depth Look
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) commonly refers to ulcerative colitis (UC) and ... Additionally, portal or hepatic vein thrombosis, stokes, retinal venous ...
http://www.webmd.com/ibd-crohns-disease/advanced-reading-inf...
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Hepatic Vein Disorders: Vascular Disorders of the Liver: Merck Manual ...
This wedged pressure reflects portal vein pressure. ... portal vein thrombosis; in this case, the pressure is normal despite the portal hypertension. ...
http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec03/ch028/ch028e.html
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Vein - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
4.3.2 Deep vein thrombosis. 4.3.3 Thrombophlebitis. 5 See also. 6 ... Examples of such systems include the hepatic portal vein and hypophyseal portal system. ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vein
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Index: BL: Merck Manual Home Edition
Portal Hypertension: Treatment. Portal Vein Thrombosis: Symptoms. in esophagitis ... Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Umbrellas: One Way to Prevent Pulmonary Embolism ...
http://www.merck.com/mmhe/index/ind_bl.html
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Index: PO: Merck Manual Professional
Common Causes of Portal Vein Thrombosis* Portopulmonary hypertension ... Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT): Prognosis. Chronic Venous Insufficiency and ...
http://www.merck.com/mmpe/index/ind_po.html
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Index: TH: Merck Manual Professional
... of Deep Venous Thrombosis Based on Clinical Factors ... portal vein. Portal Vein Disorders: Portal Vein Thrombosis. Common Causes of Portal Vein Thrombosis ...
http://www.merck.com/mmpe/index/ind_th.html
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Introduction: Blood Vessel Disorders of the Liver: Merck Manual Home ...
... · Ischemic Hepatitis· Portal Vein Thrombosis· Veno-occlusive Disease of the Liver ... The portal vein, provides about two thirds of the blood. ...
http://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual_home2/sec10/ch138/ch138a.htm
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Liver failure, acute: All - MayoClinic.com
Acute liver failure ? Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, ... These include portal vein thrombosis, Budd-Chiari syndrome and veno-occlusive disease. ...
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/liver-failure/DS00961/METHOD=print&DSECTION=all
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Congestive Hepatomegaly: Blood Vessel Disorders of the Liver: Merck ...
... · Ischemic Hepatitis· Portal Vein Thrombosis· Veno-occlusive Disease of the Liver ... thrombosis. vena cava ... pressure in this vein and other veins that ...
http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec10/ch138/ch138g.html
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Deep vein - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Deep vein thrombosis. Superficial veins. This cardiovascular system article is a stub. ... Community portal. Recent changes. Contact Wikipedia. Donate to ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deep_vein
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Pancreas Transplantation: Transplantation: Merck Manual Professional
A purified islet cell fraction is infused percutaneously into the portal vein. ... hepatic puncture with bleeding, portal vein thrombosis, and portal hypertension. ...
http://www.merck.com/mmpe/print/sec13/ch166/ch166g.html
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Hepatic Artery Disorders: Vascular Disorders of the Liver: Merck Manual ...
... Ischemia· Hepatic Vein Disorders· Peliosis Hepatis· Portal Vein Disorders ... with a liver transplant or preexisting portal vein thrombosis, hepatic artery ...
http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec03/ch028/ch028d.html
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Great saphenous vein - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
... be associated with deep vein thrombosis which can be and thus requires further investigation.[3] ... Community portal. Recent changes. Contact Wikipedia ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_saphenous_vein
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Portal Hypertension: Approach to the Patient With Liver Disease: Merck ...
The portal vein, formed by the superior mesenteric and splenic ... vein thrombosis ... Hepatic vein thrombosis (Budd-Chiari syndrome) Obstruction of the ...
http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec03/ch022/ch022e.html
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Phlebothrombosis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Phlebothrombosis is thrombosis of a vein without inflammation of the vein (phlebitis) ... Community portal. Recent changes. Contact Wikipedia. Donate to ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phlebothrombosis
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Pronunciations: pajaroello - pyruvic acid: Merck Manual Home Edition
Brain, Spinal Cord, and Nerve Disorders. Cancer. Children's Health ... portal-systemic encephalopathy. portal vein thrombosis. positron emission tomography ...
http://www.merck.com/mmhe/resources/pronunciations/index/p.html
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Liver and Gallbladder Disorders: Merck Manual Home Edition
Includes discussions of various specific conditions and information on symptoms and clinical ... Portal Vein Thrombosis. Causes. Symptoms. Diagnosis ...
http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec10.html
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Ischemic Cholangiopathy: Blood Vessel Disorders of the Liver: Merck ...
Brain, Spinal Cord, and Nerve Disorders. Cancer. Children's Health Issues ... · Ischemic Hepatitis· Portal Vein Thrombosis· Veno-occlusive ... thrombosis ...
http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec10/ch138/ch138c.html
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