Abernethy malformation with portal vein aneurysm in a child

Abstract

Abernethy malformation is an extremely rare anomaly of the splanchnic venous system. We describe multidetector computed tomography findings of an incidentally detected Abernethy malformation with portal vein aneurysm in a two-and-half-year old child. The computed tomography scan was performed for the evaluation of respiratory distress, poor growth, and loss of appetite.

Keywords

• Abernethy malformation
• multidetector computed tomography
• portal vein aneurysm