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case_images: CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast at the emergency department a) coronal, b) transverse and c) sagittal: evidence of thrombus in the portal vein and superior mesenteric vein (white arrow).
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case_images: Computed tomography (CT) of abdomen and pelvis at the emergency department revealed evidence of thrombus in the portal vein and superior mesenteric vein along with a somewhat nodular contour of liver suggesting underlying chronic liver parenchymal disease [Fig. 1].
case_images: MRI of the abdomen and pelvis without contrast showing evidence of thrombus portal vein (black arrow).
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case_images: This was followed by a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the abdomen which revealed a similar nonocclusive thrombus within the main portal vein extending into the proximal aspects of the right and left portal veins [Fig. 2].
case_images: Repeat abdominal CT scan with contrast on follow-up 3 month later (portal vein thrombosis has resolved) a) coronal, b) transverse and c) sagittal.
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case_images: A follow up CT scan 3 months later revealed resolution of previously found thrombosis [Fig. 3].