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ArticleCureus2024

Asymptomatic Portal Vein Aneurysm Uncovered During the Evaluation of a Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage: A Rare Clinical Case.

Hui Un Kim, Heather L Mateja, Ruben Neris, Ali Kimyaghalam, Peter M DeVito

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 citing paper in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Hui Un KimGeneral Surgery, Western Reserve Health Education/NEOMED, Warren, USA.
Heather L MatejaGeneral Surgery, American University of Antigua, Osbourn, ATG.
Ruben NerisGeneral Surgery, Western Reserve Health Education/NEOMED, Warren, USA.
Ali KimyaghalamVascular Surgery, Western Reserve Health Education/NEOMED, Warren, USA.
Peter M DeVitoGeneral Surgery, Western Reserve Health Education/NEOMED, Warren, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Portal vein aneurysms (PVAs) are rare vascular anomalies that are most often discovered incidentally during imaging for unrelated conditions. Their management remains controversial due to the limited data available. Here, we report the case of a 72-year-old male who presented with gastrointestinal bleeding and was found to have an incidental 4.9 cm PVA on abdominal computed tomography angiography (CTA), managed conservatively with regular follow-up imaging and monitoring. PVAs, while rare, present a significant clinical challenge due to the lack of consensus on their management. Treatment strategies range from conservative monitoring to surgical intervention, depending on the presence of symptoms, aneurysm size, and underlying etiology. This case highlights the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in managing PVAs, particularly when they are discovered incidentally. Further research is needed to develop standardized guidelines that address the nuances of treating both congenital and acquired PVAs.

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acquired aneurysmcongenital aneurysmgastrointestinal bleedingportal hypertensionportal vein aneurysmvascular anomaly

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PMID39355490
PMCPMC11444308

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