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ArticleOxford medical case reports2025

Diffuse hepatic artery dilation: an uncommon manifestation of early cirrhosis.

Van Trung Hoang, Hoang Anh Thi Van, The Huan Hoang, Vichit Chansomphou

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Van Trung HoangDepartment of Radiology, Thien Hanh Hospital, 17 Nguyen Chi Thanh Street, Dak Lak 63000, Vietnam.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7857-4387
Hoang Anh Thi VanDepartment of Radiology, Thien Hanh Hospital, 17 Nguyen Chi Thanh Street, Dak Lak 63000, Vietnam.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4673-4427
The Huan HoangDepartment of Radiology, Thien Hanh Hospital, 17 Nguyen Chi Thanh Street, Dak Lak 63000, Vietnam.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3487-174X
Vichit ChansomphouDepartment of Radiology, Savannakhet Medical-Diagnostic Center, 266/5 Chaimeuang Phetsarat Street, Kaysone Phomvihane 13000, Lao People's Democratic Republic.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3614-1054

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Abstract

We report a case of a 65-year-old man with diffuse hepatic artery dilation. Laboratory tests and imaging studies indicated signs of chronic liver disease. Specific measurements of dilated vessels are provided, and relevant diagnostic and therapeutic considerations are discussed. The patient was treated with common hepatoprotective agents and the progression of cirrhosis was prevented. Importantly, this case emphasizes the need to distinguish hepatic artery dilation from other vascular anomalies, particularly in the absence of portal hypertension, through high-resolution imaging and clinical correlation.

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cirrhosisCThepatic artery dilationportal hypertensionvascular anomaliesvisceral vessels

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PMCPMC12648514

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