[Extrahepatic aneurysm of the portal vein. Apropos of 2 cases]. / Aneurisma extrahepático de la vena porta. A propósito de dos casos.

Aneurysms of the portal vein are rare and their origin remains under discussion. They may be intra or extrahepatic and in some patients previous history of portal hypertension may be reported. Nonetheless, numerous cases of congenital origin have been observed in which no factors determining their formation have been found. Two cases of portal aneurysms of extrahepatic localization who were accidentally found in patients with no history of portal hypertension or other known etiologic factors are presented.

[Clinico-radiologic diagnosis of Meckel's diverticulum. Three cases]. / Diagnóstico clínico-radiológico del divertículo de Meckel. A propósito de tres casos.

Three patients in whom a radiological diagnosis of Meckel's diverticulum was made, are presented. The clinical features and the different diagnostic methods employed for diagnosis are discussed in the light of the radiological findings and a review of the literature.