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Portal Vein Hypoplasia
A congenital circulatory anomaly characterized by the incomplete microscopic development of the liver's tiny blood vessels, leading to defective portal circulation.
Key Facts
- It is also known as hepatic microvascular dysplasia or portal microvascular dysplasia.
- The condition is nonprogressive and does not typically worsen over time.
- It frequently occurs alongside congenital portosystemic shunts in dogs and cats.
- Affected animals should not be bred due to the suspected inherited nature of the disorder.