Abstract
Congenital absence of the portal vein (CAPV) is a rare anomaly that results from aberrant venous development in early embryonic life. The intestinal and splenic venous drainage bypasses the liver and drains directly into the inferior vena cava (IVC), the left renal vein, or the left hepatic vein. We describe a case where prenatal ultrasonography demonstrated an unusual C-shaped vessel between the umbilical vein and a dilated IVC, and failed to show a portal vein. Ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging and magnetic resonance angiography at 4 months of age again found no portal vein. The superior mesenteric vein drained into the left renal vein.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
