Portal Cavernoma Cholangiopathy in Children: An Evaluation Using Magnetic Resonance Cholangiography and Endoscopic Ultrasound.
J Clin Exp Hepatol
; 12(1): 135-143, 2022.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Portal cavernoma cholangiopathy (PCC) refers to abnormalities of the extra- and intrahepatic bile ducts in patients with portal cavernoma. The literature on PCC in children is very scarce. This study aimed at characterizing PCC in children with extrahepatic portal venous obstruction (EHPVO) using endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and magnetic resonance cholangiography/portovenography (MRC/MRPV).METHODS:
A total of 53 consecutive children diagnosed with EHPVO were prospectively evaluated for PCC using MRC/MRPV and EUS. Chandra classification was used for type of involvement and Llop classification for grading of severity.RESULTS:
All 53 children (100%) had PCC changes on MRC/EUS, but none were symptomatic. Extrahepatic ducts (EHDs) and intrahepatic ducts were involved in majority (85%), and 58.5% had severe changes. Periductal thickening/irregularity (71%) was the commonest change in intrahepatic ducts, whereas irregular contour of the duct with scalloping (68%); common bile duct (CBD) angulation (62.3%) were the frequent changes in the EHDs. Increased CBD angulation predisposed to CBD strictures (P = 0.004). Both left and right branches of portal vein were replaced by collaterals in all children. Among the EUS biliary changes, para-pericholedochal, intrapancreatic, and intramural gall bladder collaterals had significant association with severity, with higher frequency of occurrence in children with the most severe Llop Grade.CONCLUSIONS:
PCC develops early in the disease course of EHPVO, in children, but is asymptomatic despite severe changes. EUS biliary changes are more likely to be observed with increasing severity of PCC.
CBD, Common bile duct; EHPVO, Extrahepatic portal venous obstruction; EUS, Endoscopic ultrasound; GB, Gall bladder; MRC/MRPV, Magnetic resonance cholangiography/portovenography; PCC, Portal cavernoma cholangiopathy; PHT, Portal hypertension; children; endoscopic ultrasonography; magnetic resonance cholangiography; portal vein
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