Hepatic portal venous gas: an unusual presentation of Crohn's disease.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Hepatic portal venous gas is associated with numerous conditions and traditionally has been regarded as an ominous prognostic sign. There are several reports of hepatic portal venous gas occurring in patients with inflammatory bowel disease after or during the performance of colonic diagnostic studies. We report an unusual case of Crohn's disease whose initial presentation included hepatic portal venous gas. The literature of hepatic portal venous gas associated with inflammatory bowel disease is reviewed.
Medical subject headings
- Crohn Disease
- Embolism, Air
- Portal Vein