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Contrast enhanced CT of the abdomen showing a nonocclusive thrombus within the main portal vein (white arrow).
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The CT revealed a non-occlusive thrombus within the main portal vein that extended throughout the superior mesenteric vein (SMV) (Fig. 1).
Contrast enhanced CT of the abdomen showing a focal 3.2-cm mass (white arrow) adjacent to the ileocecal valve along the mesenteric border with central fat attenuation and surrounding soft tissue attenuation suggesting epiploic appendicitis or a fatty infarct.
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An ill-defined, non-enhancing 3.2 cm mass concerning for appendicitis or fatty infarct was also discovered in the ileocecal region of the right lower quadrant (Fig. 2).
Contrast-enhanced CT of the abdomen on hospital day 7 showing resolution of the ileocecal mass.
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A follow-up CT scan of the abdomen demonstrated resolution of the ileocecal mass (Fig. 3).