hepatic portal venule

A venule that branches from the hepatic portal vein to transport nutrient-rich blood from the gastrointestinal tract and spleen to supply the liver. The hepatic portal venule is tributary of the hepatic sinusoids.

Type Bone
Structure parente venule

Questions fréquentes

What is the hepatic portal venule?
The hepatic portal venule is a small venous vessel that branches from the hepatic portal vein to deliver nutrient-rich blood from the gastrointestinal tract and spleen into the liver, where it is tributary of the hepatic sinusoids.
Where is the hepatic portal venule located?
The hepatic portal venule is located within the portal tracts of the liver, running alongside branches of the hepatic artery and bile ducts as part of the portal triad structure.
What is the function of the hepatic portal venule?
The hepatic portal venule is involved in conveying nutrient-rich blood from the digestive organs to the hepatic sinusoids, where nutrients, toxins, and metabolic substrates may be processed by hepatocytes.
What conditions may be associated with the hepatic portal venule?
Portal hypertension, portal vein thrombosis, liver cirrhosis, and hepatic inflammation may be associated with alterations in flow and structure within the hepatic portal venules.
How is the hepatic portal venule examined?
Hepatic portal venules may be assessed through liver biopsy with histological examination, Doppler ultrasound of the portal vasculature, or advanced imaging such as CT or MRI of the abdomen.

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.