Abernethy Malformation: A Rare Case Report

Abstract

Abernethy malformation also known as congenital extrahepatic portosystemic shunt (CEPS) are rare (1 in 50,000 people) vascular anomalies of the splanchnic venous system and results from persistence of embryonic vessels. We present a rare case of abernethy malformation in a 4-year-old girl. First case was reported by John Abernethy in 1793 and till now 83 cases have been reported till now.

Keywords

• Abernethy Malformation
• Congenital Extrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt(CEPS)
• Vascular Anomalies