Liver and Portal Vein Function Quiz

A system of veins that drain blood from the spleen, pancreas, gallbladder, and gastrointestinal tract to the liver, supplying approximately 80% of the liver's blood.

The portal vein is formed from the union of the superior mesenteric vein and the splenic vein, carrying blood to the liver.

The portal vein branches into left and right portal veins, further subdividing into medial and lateral (left) and anterior and posterior (right) for blood distribution within the liver.

A structural unit in the liver containing a portal vein branch, hepatic artery, and bile duct, within a connective tissue sheath.

The liver receives blood from both the portal vein (80%) and the hepatic artery, aiding in the filtering and processing of blood.

A chronic liver disease characterized by scarring and fibrosis of liver tissue.

Increased blood pressure in the portal vein due to obstructed blood flow through the liver.

Enlarged and swollen veins in the esophagus, a common complication of portal hypertension.

Blood clot formation in the portal vein, obstructing blood flow.

A surgical procedure to create a shunt between the portal vein and the hepatic vein to relieve portal hypertension.

Enlarged spleen, often associated with liver diseases like cirrhosis.

Accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity, a possible symptom of cirrhosis.

Enlarged liver, often seen as an initial sign of liver disease.

Liver cancer, a potential complication of cirrhosis.

Abnormal liver function tests, indicating liver damage or dysfunction.

The portal vein is created from merging the superior mesenteric and splenic veins.

The liver gets blood from two sources: portal vein and hepatic artery.

Blood pressure in the portal vein becomes high (above 15mmHg) it's called portal hypertension.

A blood clot in the portal vein might cause diarrhea.

Increased liver volume is not a characteristic trait of cirrhosis: it involves decreased size and changed texture, not an overall growth.

The portal vein carries deoxygenated blood to the liver, mainly from digestive organs.

A procedure to treat high liver pressure through a shunt (connection).

Portal hypertension can arise from several issues, including liver problems or issues with the heart.

Reducing alcohol intake is critical in managing cirrhosis.

Band ligation is a common method to treat bleeding varices.

Liver function tests (LFTs) are essential to track the progress of cirrhosis.

Beta-blockers are frequently used to lower portal pressure.

A dilated portal vein, exceeding 13mm, is considered abnormal on ultrasound.

Cirrhosis is often characterized by a nodular, irregular liver surface on ultrasound.

Caput medusae signifies enlarged veins from collateral circulation around the liver.

Hepatomegaly refers to an enlarged liver.

The portal triad is a group of structures in the liver: portal vein branch, hepatic artery branch, and bile duct.

The portal vein provides around 70% of the liver's blood supply.

The liver receives blood from the portal vein and hepatic artery.

Viral hepatitis B & C are major causes of liver cirrhosis.

Cirrhosis results in portal hypertension, increased pressure in portal vein.

Smooth liver surface is NOT commonly seen in cirrhosis ultrasound; instead, it shows a coarse echotexture.

Hypothyroidism is NOT a direct complication typically linked to liver cirrhosis.

Liver cirrhosis is a frequent cause of portal hypertension.

Portal hypertension is diagnosed when pressure in the portal vein exceeds 10 mm Hg.

The primary purpose of a TIPS procedure is to reduce portal hypertension.

TIPS creates a shunt between the portal vein and hepatic vein.

An early ultrasound sign of portal vein thrombosis (PVT) is a hyperechoic clot.

Severe dehydration can lead to portal vein thrombosis.

Fatty liver can potentially advance to steatohepatitis.

A hypoechoic mass is a characteristic ultrasound finding in hepatocellular carcinoma.