Assertion: portal vein | /r/HasProperty | ctpv
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text: Cavernous transformation of the portal vein (CTPV) is a sequela of portal vein thrombosis and is the replacement of the normal single channel portal vein with numerous tortuous venous channels.
text: Cavernous transformation of the portal vein (CTPV) among adults is quite rare, with an incidence of 15.6% among extrahepatic portal vein obstruction (EHPVO), including one-third of thrombotic portal veins , and accordingly are thought to be secondary to EHPVO triggered by inflammation, adjacent tissue fibrosis, tumor invasion, pancreatitis, and clotting disorders.