Abstract
Neonatal portal vein thrombosis (PVT) is a rare condition seen in the setting of thrombophilia or after umbilical vein catheterization. We report a case of fetal PVT with abnormal antenatal ultrasound findings at 27 weeks of gestation. This presented initially as dilation of the intrahepatic umbilical vein. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case evaluated prenatally. Color Doppler ultrasound was valuable in detecting constriction of the vessel with a high-velocity jet seen past the obstruction site. A discussion of this condition and differential diagnosis is presented.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 295-298 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 1 2003 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Fetal liver
- Portal vein thrombosis
- Prenatal diagnosis
- Ultrasound
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiological and Ultrasound Technology
- Reproductive Medicine
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
- Obstetrics and Gynecology