Liver portal vein blockage/thrombosis

[cantata]

My wife, aged 62,  has had elevated liver functions for several months. An ultrasound scan revealed nothing. She has just had an X-ray in France which has shown what appears to be a thrombosis in the the right branch of the portal vein. As best I can translate the report, its says that during the arterial phase there is a reducion of vascularisation. In the later phase there is a partial opacification of the branch. Further back on the branch there appears to be a "hypo" dense formation with swelling of the vein. There also appears to be dilation of the biliary pathways in segment VI. An MRI scan is recommended but it will take a month or more before she can have one. In the meantime I am concerned that the "opacification" might be a growth. The local French doctor can only say that we have to wait to see the MRI scan before we know what it is. Does anybody have any comments?

[jmjm530]

Thanks for stopping by but this is a hepatitis forum with no doctors, just patients. Wasn't clear if your wife had hepatitis c or not (most here do) but in any event the question seemed quite technical and that's why you're probably not getting any replies so far. MedHelp does have a Gastroenterology forum that is manned by a doctor for a reasonable fee. You might try there. Another doctor forum you might post at is: http://www.thebody.com/experts.html
although again, mostly hepatitis or Aids related. Hope you find the answers you're looking for soon and all the best luck.

-- Jim

[tulsatime]

wish I could help, Good luck on finding the answers to your questions. I'm sorry you are having to go through this.
God Bless