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Hypertension, Portal
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Definition
: Abnormal increase of resistance to blood flow within the hepatic PORTAL SYSTEM, frequently seen in LIVER CIRRHOSIS and conditions with obstruction of the PORTAL VEIN.
See Also
Portasystemic Shunt, Surgical
Examples
Esophageal and Gastric Varices
Other names
Cruveilhier-
Baumgarten Syndrome; Syndrome, Cruveilhier-
Baumgarten; Portal Hypertensions; Portal Hypertension; Hypertensions, Portal; Cruveilhier Baumgarten Syndrome
Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
Source
Banti's syndrome
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*Hypertension, Portal
*Liver Cirrhosis
*Pancytopenia
*Splenomegaly.