Portal hypertension Flashcards
1
Q
What is portal hypertension
A
Elevation of BP in the portal system
Larger volume of blood flow
2
Q
Causes
A
Scarring and fibrosis from cirrhosis - obstructs the HPV
Tumour suppressing the HPV
3
Q
Clinical features
A
Oesophageal varices - portal-systemic anastamoses
Haematemesis - complication of ruptured varices
Caput medusae - varices at para umbilical area
Haemorrhoids - varices at peri anal area
