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What visible sign of portal hypertension involves the abdominal veins around the umbilicus?
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?
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?
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?
Which of the following is the most common cause of cirrhosis in the United States?
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What is cirrhosis characterized by?
What is cirrhosis characterized by?
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Which gender is more commonly affected by cirrhosis?
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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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.
