Hepatic Portal Venous Gas Secondary to Intestinal Obstruction Complicated by Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia: A Case Report
Hepatic portal venous gas (HPVG) is an exceptionally rare radiological finding characterised by the abnormal accumulation of gas within the portal vein (PV) and its intrahepatic branches, resulting from a variety of underlying causes.The presence of HPVG often signifies severe illness, poor prognosis, and exceedingly high mortality rates, hence regarded as an ominous sign of death.This article reports a case of HPVG secondary to intestinal obstruction in a patient with chronic myeloid leukaemia, accompanied by a thorough review of relevant literature.This report aims to enhance the understanding of clinicians and diagnostic accuracy regarding HPVG and provide valuable insights for its clinical diagnosis and management.
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of College of Physicians And Surgeons Pakistan
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.29271/jcpspcr.2025.411
- Primary Topic
- Amoebic Infections and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00