Congenital intrahepatic portosystemic shunt--an incidental rare anomaly.
Indian J Pediatr
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2006 Dec; 73(12): 1122-3
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in English
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| ID: sea-79300
ABSTRACT
Congenital intrahepatic shunts are rare anomalies that are usually incidental in a child who undergoes an ultrasound examination for some other reasons. Early diagnosis is important, because the condition can lead to hepatic encephalopathy and hypoglycemia. Author's would like to describe the findings of one such patient diagnosed to be having congenital intrahepatic shunt and discuss the clinical importance of this condition.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Portal Vein
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Vena Cava, Inferior
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Humans
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Male
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Child, Preschool
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Vascular Fistula
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Incidental Findings
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Screening study
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Pediatr
Year:
2006
Type:
Article
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