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Portal Hypertension Quiz

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What visible sign of portal hypertension involves the abdominal veins around the umbilicus?

Caput medusae (correct)

Enlarged spleen

Esophageal varices

Rectal hemorrhoids

What is the cause of portal hypertension?

Obstruction in the esophageal varices

Liver damage leading to blockage of blood flow in the portal vein (correct)

Increased blood flow in the abdominal veins

Enlarged spleen causing resistance in the portal circulation

Which organ experiences enlargement as a result of portal hypertension?

Gallbladder

Liver

Pancreas

Spleen (splenomegaly) (correct)

Which of the following is the most common cause of cirrhosis in the United States?

Chronic alcohol use Signup and view all the answers

What is cirrhosis characterized by?

Progressive replacement of healthy liver tissue with scar tissue Signup and view all the answers

Which gender is more commonly affected by cirrhosis?

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Study Notes

Portal Hypertension

Caput medusae, a visible sign of portal hypertension, involves the abdominal veins around the umbilicus.

Causes of Portal Hypertension

The main cause of portal hypertension is cirrhosis.

Effects of Portal Hypertension

The spleen experiences enlargement as a result of portal hypertension.

Cirrhosis

The most common cause of cirrhosis in the United States is alcoholism.
Cirrhosis is characterized by scarring of the liver, leading to liver dysfunction.
Males are more commonly affected by cirrhosis.

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Description

Test your knowledge about portal hypertension, a condition characterized by persistent blood pressure elevation in the portal circulation of the abdomen due to liver damage. Learn about the associated symptoms and complications.