Sinistral Portal Hypertension: Computed Tomography Imaging Findings and Clinical Appearance —A Descriptive Case Series

Sinistral portal hypertension (SPH) or left-sided portal hypertension occurs as a result of isolated obstruction of the splenic vein. In the majority of the cases, it is a complication of a pancreatic pathology [1,2]. In contrast to generalized portal hypertension, in patients with SPH, liver function tests and portal vein pressure are within normal limits. Expected flow direction in portal vein is hepatopetal [3 –6].

Source: Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal - October 11, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Melahat Kul, Nuray Ünsal Haliloğlu, Nur Hürsoy, Ayşe Erden Tags: Abdominal Imaging / Imagerie abdominale Source Type: research