Hepatic artery thrombosis

Hepatic Artery Thrombosis

Hepatic artery thrombosis (pronunciation: heh-PAT-ik AR-ter-ee THROM-boh-sis) is a medical condition characterized by the formation of a thrombus or blood clot in the hepatic artery, the main blood vessel supplying oxygenated blood to the liver.

Etymology

The term "hepatic artery thrombosis" is derived from three words: "hepatic" comes from the Greek word "hepar" meaning liver, "artery" is derived from the Greek word "arteria" meaning windpipe, and "thrombosis" comes from the Greek word "thrombosis" meaning clotting.

Causes

Hepatic artery thrombosis can be caused by various factors including liver transplantation, vascular surgery, trauma, and certain blood disorders that increase the risk of clotting.

Symptoms

Symptoms of hepatic artery thrombosis may include abdominal pain, fever, and jaundice. In severe cases, it can lead to liver failure.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of hepatic artery thrombosis is typically made through imaging studies such as ultrasound, CT scan, or MRI.

Treatment

Treatment for hepatic artery thrombosis may involve anticoagulant therapy, thrombolytic therapy, or surgical intervention to remove the clot or to bypass the blocked artery.

Related Terms

• Thrombus
• Hepatic artery
• Liver
• Liver transplantation
• Vascular surgery
• Trauma
• Blood disorders
• Abdominal pain
• Fever
• Jaundice
• Liver failure
• Ultrasound
• CT scan
• MRI
• Anticoagulant therapy
• Thrombolytic therapy

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Hepatic artery thrombosis
• Wikipedia's article - Hepatic artery thrombosis

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