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Deep vein throm2

• Venous thrombosis (sometimes called DVT, deep vein thrombosis) leads to a blood clot in the affected part of the body, while arterial thrombosis (and, rarely, severe venous thrombosis) affects the blood supply and leads to damage of the tissue supplied by that artery (ischemia and necrosis). (wikipedia.org)
• citation needed] Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is the formation of a blood clot within a deep vein. (wikipedia.org)

Cirrhosis7

• It usually happens in the setting of another disease such as pancreatitis, cirrhosis, diverticulitis or cholangiocarcinoma. (wikipedia.org)
• The prevalence of portal vein occlusion is relatively low, around 1%, in patients with compensated liver cirrhosis. (medtigo.com)
• For instance, in patients with liver cirrhosis, the imbalance of coagulation factors and endothelial dysfunction can lead to a hypercoagulable state, increasing the risk of thrombosis. (medtigo.com)
• It is usually caused by an increase in resistance in the portal-hepatic vascular bed due to obstruction to flow, which in the vast majority of patients is related to cirrhosis. (gastrotraining.com)
• However, a variety of disorders can cause portal hypertension in the absence of cirrhosis, a condition referred to as "noncirrhotic portal hypertension. (gastrotraining.com)
• In the setting of decompensated cirrhosis or portal hypertension, the risks are very high and surgery should not be considered until at or after transplant. (cirrhosiscare.ca)
• Fibrosis itself causes no symptoms but can lead to portal hypertension (the scarring distorts blood flow through the liver) or cirrhosis (the scarring results in disruption of normal hepatic architecture and liver dysfunction). (msdmanuals.com)

Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma2

• Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma is treated by resection of the involved segments or lobe of the liver. (gastrotraining.com)
• If diagnosed early these can be resected, but most cases of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma present late in the disease course where surgical resection is not an option. (mdpi.com)

Obstruction11

• citation needed] Paget-Schroetter disease or upper extremity DVT (UEDVT) is the obstruction of an arm vein (such as the axillary vein or subclavian vein) by a thrombus. (wikipedia.org)
• Renal vein thrombosis is the obstruction of the renal vein by a thrombus. (wikipedia.org)
• Portal vein obstruction arises as a result of various metabolic and autoimmune disorders. (medtigo.com)
• Portal vein thrombosis is the most common cause of portal vein obstruction. (medtigo.com)
• Malignant tumors can also cause portal vein obstruction. (medtigo.com)
• Any obstruction in this vein can lead to a variety of complications. (medtigo.com)
• One of the common causes of portal vein obstruction is thrombosis. (medtigo.com)
• In cancer patients, the obstruction of the portal vein can occur for various reasons, including direct invasion by a growing tumor or hypercoagulability caused by cancer. (medtigo.com)
• Regardless of the underlying cause, the obstruction of the portal vein can lead to the development of collateral veins within ten weeks, which can cause a range of complications. (medtigo.com)
• It is worth noting that portal vein obstruction usually does not affect liver function unless the organ is already diseased. (medtigo.com)
• There are inherited and acquired causes of portal vein obstruction. (medtigo.com)

Ascites4

• Paracentesis is essential in determining whether ascites is caused by portal hypertension or by another process. (medscape.com)
• This form of thrombosis presents with abdominal pain, ascites and enlarged liver. (wikipedia.org)
• This can result in a blockage of blood flow to the liver, leading to various complications such as liver dysfunction, portal hypertension, and ascites. (medtigo.com)
• Ascites is a common complication of portal vein thrombosis. (medtigo.com)

Tumor3

• Portal vein tumor thrombosis (PVTT) from cancer involving the liver carries a dismal prognosis, with median overall survival (OS) ranging from 2 to 5 months. (e-roj.org)
• Portal vein tumor thrombosis (PVTT) is a common complication of tumors involving the liver, occurring in about 40%-60% of cases of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) [ 1 ]. (e-roj.org)
• Cholangiocarcinoma is a tumor that arises as a result of differentiation of the cholangiocytes and can develop from anywhere in the biliary tree. (mdpi.com)

TUMORS4

• In the United States, 80%-90% of primary hepatic tumors are hepatocellular carcinomas and 10%-15% are cholangiocarcinomas (CCA), both with high mortality rate, particularly CCA, which portends a worse prognosis. (wjgnet.com)
• These tumors can grow within or near the portal vein, obstructing blood flow and causing similar complications to those associated with thrombosis. (medtigo.com)
• This department provides medical care for patients with acute and chronic kidney diseases, kidney failure, dysfunction and tumors of endocrine organs, and hypertension. (japanhospitalsearch.org)
• Secondary endpoints were the best response rate based on the Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors v1.1, local control rate, portal vein (PV) patency rate, and median OS. (e-roj.org)

Venous thrombosis3

• Thrombosis may occur in veins (venous thrombosis) or in arteries (arterial thrombosis). (wikipedia.org)
• citation needed] Thrombosis is generally defined by the type of blood vessel affected (arterial or venous thrombosis) and the precise location of the blood vessel or the organ supplied by it. (wikipedia.org)
• For nontraumatic abdominal emergencies, ultrasound is used to investigate biliary colic, pelvic pain in women, scrotal pathology in men, suspected appendicitis or intussusception in children, and lower-extremity deep venous thrombosis. (radiologykey.com)

Renal1

• UCSF Interventional Radiology Review , with case-based lectures and in-depth discussions, covers a plethora of topics including updates on MR angiography, vein mapping and interpretation, renal ablation, portal vein embolization, biliary interventions, stroke interventions, etc. (medicalbooksvn.com)

Malignant1

• Tissue diagnosis of cholangiocarcinoma is difficult because it is highly desmoplastic tumour composed of a few malignant cholangiocytes within excessive fibrous tissue. (gastrotraining.com)

Gallbladder1

• Cholangiocarcinoma and Actinomycosis of the Gallbladder. (birchtreemed.com)

Hepatocellular2

• Fibrolamellar Hepatocellular Carcinoma Presenting with Extensive Portal Vein Thrombosis. (birchtreemed.com)
• Nevertheless, hepatocellular function is remarkably well preserved, and portal hypertension rarely develops. (msdmanuals.com)

Lead to portal hypertension1

• Portal vein thrombosis affects the hepatic portal vein, which can lead to portal hypertension and reduction of the blood supply to the liver. (wikipedia.org)

Hepatic Artery2

• the portal vein (B) and the hepatic artery (C). Blood leaves the liver through hepatic veins (E) into the vena cava just below the diaphragm. (eloizaquintela.com.br)
• The liver is mobilised off its attachments and the portal vein and hepatic artery are clamped off and cut. (eloizaquintela.com.br)

Extrahepatic2

• Abstract An autopsy case, 59-year old woman, of idiopathic portal hypertension with hepatic nodular hyperplasia and intra- and extrahepatic portal vein thrombosis was presented . (symptoma.com)
• Cholangiocarcinoma may arise in the intrahepatic (least common), perihilar, or distal (extrahepatic) biliary tree. (gastrotraining.com)

Occlusion2

• For instance, these patients often have advanced underlying liver disease, which may increase the risk of developing portal vein occlusion. (medtigo.com)
• Other factors that may increase the risk of portal vein occlusion in transplant patients include immunosuppressive medications and post-transplant complications, such as graft rejection or infection. (medtigo.com)

Cause portal hypertension1

• However, the development of collateral veins can cause portal hypertension, which is a condition that increases pressure in the portal vein and can cause damage to the liver, spleen, and other organs. (medtigo.com)

Pulmonary Embolism1

• Jugular vein thrombosis can have a varying list of complications, including: systemic sepsis, pulmonary embolism, and papilledema. (wikipedia.org)

Complications1

• The diagnosis and treatment of several complications of portal hypertension are discussed. (the-medical-dictionary.com)

Curative1

• Surgery is the only curative treatment for patients with cholangiocarcinoma. (gastrotraining.com)

Arterial3

• Arterial thrombosis is the formation of a thrombus within an artery. (wikipedia.org)
• In most cases, arterial thrombosis follows rupture of atheroma (a fat-rich deposit in the blood vessel wall), and is therefore referred to as atherothrombosis. (wikipedia.org)
• If the chest is to be studied, images are obtained in the arterial phase of contrast enhancement, followed by a pause sufficiently long to image the abdomen and pelvis in the late arterial or early portal venous phase. (radiologykey.com)

Disorders1

• This department provides medical care for patients with heart disorders, disorders of the aortas and peripheral vessels, and hypertension. (japanhospitalsearch.org)

Arteries1

• Endovascular surgery, on the other hand, uses a minimally invasive technique to address conditions that impact the arteries, veins, and lymphatic system. (mallareddynarayana.com)

Epidemiology1

• What is the epidemiology of cholangiocarcinoma? (gastrotraining.com)

Pancreatic1

• Distal cholangiocarcinomas are managed by pancreatoduodenectomy as with pancreatic head cancers. (gastrotraining.com)

Femoral1

• It most commonly affects leg veins, such as the femoral vein. (wikipedia.org)

Unresectable1

• Photodynamic therapy is emerging as an important palliative option for patients with unresectable cholangiocarcinoma. (gastrotraining.com)

Angiography1

• During angiography, a catheter is placed selectively via either the transjugular or transfemoral route into the hepatic vein to measure portal pressure. (medscape.com)

Metastasis1

• In advanced stage HCC (BCLC C), including HCC with portal invasion or metastasis and refractory disease following TACE, Sorafenib is the only systemic treatment option. (biomedcentral.com)

Abdominal4

• These may involve the liver, the portal vein or the intra-abdominal structures drained by the portal vein. (medicalalgorithms.com)
• In addition, if the thrombus extends into the mesenteric vein, it can lead to bowel ischemia, which is a serious condition that can cause abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. (medtigo.com)
• Abdominal CT is obtained with intravenous contrast in the portal venous phase and oral contrast administered 45 to 90 minutes prior to the study. (radiologykey.com)
• Normal uncorrected portal pressure is 5-10mm Hg and is influenced by the intra-abdominal pressure and central venous filling pressure. (gastrotraining.com)

Branches1

• The liver is divided into eight anatomical segments by the branches of its veins. (eloizaquintela.com.br)

Thrombus1

• Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) is a rare form of stroke which results from the blockage of the dural venous sinuses by a thrombus. (wikipedia.org)

Stenting2

• Portal Vein Stenting. (mallareddynarayana.com)
• Hepatic vein stenting. (mallareddynarayana.com)

Infection2

• Jugular vein thrombosis is a condition that may occur due to infection, intravenous drug use or malignancy. (wikipedia.org)
• Cavernous sinus thrombosis is a specialised form of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis, where there is thrombosis of the cavernous sinus of the basal skull dura, due to the retrograde spread of infection and endothelial damage from the danger triangle of the face. (wikipedia.org)

Bile3

• Cholangiocarcinomas arise from the epithelial cells of the bile ducts. (gastrotraining.com)
• Positron emission tomography - PET scan permits visualization of cholangiocarcinomas because of the high glucose uptake of bile duct epithelium. (gastrotraining.com)
• For information about bile duct cancer, see Bile Duct Cancer (Cholangiocarcinoma) Treatment. (oncolink.org)

Jaundice1

• Cholangiocarcinoma is often associated with intermittent rather than steadily progressive jaundice. (gastrotraining.com)

Biliary tree1

• Subtypes of cholangiocarcinoma are differentiated based on their location in the biliary tree. (mdpi.com)

Inferior2

• Budd-Chiari syndrome is the blockage of a hepatic vein or of the hepatic part of the inferior vena cava. (wikipedia.org)
• The facial veins in this area anastomose with the superior and inferior ophthalmic veins of the orbit, which drain directly posteriorly into the cavernous sinus through the superior orbital fissure. (wikipedia.org)

Clinical Features1

• What are the clinical features of cholangiocarcinoma? (gastrotraining.com)

Interventions1

• Interventions in Portal Hypertension. (mallareddynarayana.com)

Encephalopathy1

• Common signs and symptoms may stem from decreased hepatic synthetic function (eg, coagulopathy), portal hypertension (eg, variceal bleeding), or decreased detoxification capabilities of the liver (eg, hepatic encephalopathy). (medscape.com)

Collateral2

• When the portal circulation is obstructed, whether it is within or outside the liver, a remarkable collateral circulation develops to carry portal blood into the systemic circulation veins. (gastrotraining.com)
• Collaterals usually imply PH although occasionally if the collateral circulation is very extensive portal pressure may fall. (gastrotraining.com)

Occur2

• Though characterized by a sharp pain at the site of the vein, it can prove difficult to diagnose, because it can occur at random. (wikipedia.org)
• Portal vein thrombosis may occur if certain risk factors are present. (medicalalgorithms.com)