Preferred Label : mesenteric vein sign;
Definition : Superior mesenteric vein is displaced on an ultrasound. If displaced anteriorly, suggests
nonpancreatic retroperitoneal mass. If displaced posteriorly, suggests pancreatic
mass.;
Source : Eisenberg, Ronald L. Atlas of Signs in Radiology.;
Origin ID : RID35372;
Associated condition(s)
Superior mesenteric vein is displaced on an ultrasound. If displaced anteriorly, suggests
nonpancreatic retroperitoneal mass. If displaced posteriorly, suggests pancreatic
mass.