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case_images: Contrast-enhanced computed tomography scan performed 8 days postoperatively (Case 1). The stomach (white arrow) is filled with blood after upper gastrointestinal bleeding from gastro-oesophageal varices secondary to portal hypertension. Multiple large collateral veins run along the stomach and spleen (white asterisk).
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case_images: A CT scan performed on the same day showed impressive portacaval collateral shunting in the splanchnic area (see Figure 1).
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case_images: Overview of the intra-operatively obtained liver specimen (Case 2) in which the liver has a disturbed architecture with nodular appearance of liver parenchyma (white arrows) characteristic of nodular regenerative hyperplasia. Areas with sinusoidal congestion are also present (black arrow). Hematoxylin and eosin, original magnification 50x.
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case_images: Histologic examination of the liver specimen showed a nodular appearance with hepatic congestion characteristic of NRH (Figures 2 and 3).
case_images: Detail of the intra-operative liver specimen (Case 2) showing nodular regenerative hyperplasia in which a regenerative nodule (white arrow) is bordered by irregular aligned small-sized hepatic trabeculae (black arrows). Hematoxylin and eosin, original magnification 100x.
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case_images: Histologic examination of the liver specimen showed a nodular appearance with hepatic congestion characteristic of NRH (Figures 2 and 3).