Fig. 2. Endoscopic ultrasound fine needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) of a portal vein thrombus (PVT) at two sites. (A) PVT near the liver hilum (arrow). (B) Doppler ultrasound showing minimal blood flow inside the main PVT with multiple collaterals. (C) EUS-FNA from the PVT despite presence of collaterals. (D) PVT near the confluence with the superior mesenteric vein (arrow). (E) Doppler ultrasound showing partial obstruction of blood flow. (F) EUS-FNA from the PVT.
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