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Congenital extrahepatic portosystemic shunts.

Conor P Murray1, Shi-Joon Yoo, Paul S Babyn

  • 1Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, M5G 1X8, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Pediatric Radiology
|July 25, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Congenital extrahepatic portosystemic shunt (CEPS) is a rare condition. Diagnosis is important as it can lead to hepatic encephalopathy, and MRI is recommended for identification and classification.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical imaging
  • Pediatric surgery
  • Hepatology

Background:

  • Congenital extrahepatic portosystemic shunt (CEPS) is an uncommon vascular anomaly.
  • CEPS can lead to serious complications such as hepatic encephalopathy.
  • Diagnosis and classification are crucial for management.

Observation:

  • This study describes three pediatric cases of CEPS.
  • A literature review identified 61 reported cases (39 type 1, 22 type 2).
  • CEPS is associated with liver nodules, cardiac and renal anomalies, polysplenia, and biliary atresia.

Findings:

  • Type 1 CEPS predominantly affects females; type 2 shows no sexual preference.
  • Diagnosis occurs from fetal life to adulthood.
  • Hepatic encephalopathy and polysplenia are significant associations.

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Implications:

  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is recommended for diagnosing and classifying CEPS.
  • Screening for CEPS in infants with polysplenia is advised.
  • Understanding CEPS associations aids in comprehensive patient care.