Portal hypertension

portal hypertension

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Hypertension in the portal system as seen in cirrhosis of the liver and other conditions causing obstruction to the portal vein.

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Portal hypertension

Portal hypertension forces the blood flow backward, causing the portal veins to enlarge and the emergence of bleeding varices across the esophagus and stomach from the pressure in the portal vein. Portal hypertension is most commonly caused by cirrhosis, but can also be seen in portal vein obstruction from unknown causes.

Mentioned in: Angiography, Bleeding Varices, Mallory-Weiss Syndrome, Myelofibrosis