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Portal Cavernoma Cholangiopathy in Children and the Management Dilemmas

Moinak Sen Sarma1, Aathira Ravindranath1

  • 1Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Journal of Clinical and Translational Hepatology
|April 11, 2020
PubMed

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Portal cavernoma cholangiopathy (PCC) is a serious complication of extrahepatic portal venous obstruction. This review highlights knowledge gaps in pediatric PCC diagnosis and management, urging further research.

Area of Science:

  • Hepatology
  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Vascular Surgery

Background:

  • Portal cavernoma cholangiopathy (PCC) is a severe complication of extrahepatic portal venous obstruction, impacting long-term liver and bile duct health.
  • While symptomatic PCC is uncommon in children, asymptomatic cases are prevalent, similar to adults.
  • Significant gaps exist in understanding optimal imaging and management strategies for pediatric PCC.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review existing literature on pediatric PCC and compare findings with adult studies.
  • To identify challenges in diagnosing and managing PCC in children.
  • To provide a foundation for future research focused on childhood PCC.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature search for studies on PCC in children and adults.
  • Comparative analysis of pediatric and adult PCC cases.
  • Synthesis of current knowledge on imaging, natural history, and treatment outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Asymptomatic PCC is as common in children as in adults.
  • There is a lack of established imaging and management guidelines for pediatric PCC.
  • The natural history and the impact of portosystemic shunt surgeries on pediatric PCC remain unclear.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatric PCC requires dedicated research to address diagnostic and therapeutic uncertainties.
  • Early recognition and appropriate management are crucial to prevent severe biliary complications.
  • Further studies are needed to clarify the role of surgical interventions in children with PCC.

Keywords:
Extra-hepatic portal vein obstructionPortal cavernoma cholangiopathyPortosystemic shunt

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