Cavernous Transformation of Portal Vein : A Rare Anatomic Development with Emphasis on Anatomy and Physiology of Portal Blood Flow.

Portal vein contributes to more than 70 % blood flow to the liver the significant increases in portal venous blood pressure is associated with major systemic manifestations. Having a knowledge about Portal Blood supply is important tio any clinician, gastroenterologist or any Hepatic Surgeon. The Article outlines the rare development of Portal Cavernoma in a patient who had Portal Hypertension. Portal cavernoma is a consequence of portal vein thrombosis. We Present a case of a lady with mild Right hypochondriac pain who on evaluation was found to have Cavernomatous transformation of Portal vein without any other abnormality.

The Rare Case of Left Retro Aortic Renal Vein: Surgico Anatomic Ramifications of the Abnormality.

The Article presents a rare Anomoly of Course of Renal Vein where it lies behind the Aorta . The Consequence of failure to Recognize this clinical entity can be dangerous if left Undetected. This Vein is located between the Aorta and the Vertebrae. The Patient presented with left Flank Pain and on Evaluation was found to have Left RetroAortic Renal Vein.