Portal vein thrombosis Quiz: Ace Your Exams
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A 60-year-old man presents to the emergency department with a 2-day history of abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. There is no family history of hypercoagulable states. The patient has no significant past medical history and takes no medication. He does not drink alcohol. Temperature is 37℃ (98.6℉), pulse is 102/min, respirations are 18/min, blood pressure is 142/94 mmHg, and oxygen saturation is 99% on room air. On physical examination, there is mild diffuse abdominal tenderness without hepatosplenomegaly or evidence of an abdominal mass. Laboratory studies are shown below. Bedside ultrasound reveals hyperechoic material in the portal vein with impaired blood flow. No hepatic masses are observed. Which of the following tests should be performed to identify the likely underlying condition?
| Laboratory Test | Result | Reference Range |
| Hemoglobin | 18.1 g/dL | 13.5-17.5 g/dL |
| Hematocrit | 54% | 41-53% |
| AST | 19 U/L | 8-40 U/L |
| ALT | 30 U/L | 8-40 U/L |
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