Ultrasound imaging in combination with spectral or color flow Doppler is a valuable tool for the diagnosis of portal vein thrombosis. A case of complete portal vein thrombosis in a woman with a parasitic infection is reported. Findings of examination with ultrasound, computed tomography, and angiography are discussed.
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