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Portal

Hypertension

Portal hypertension is anincrease in the blood

pressure within a systemof veins called the portal

venous system

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The increased pressure in the

portal vein may lead to the

development of large, swollen

veins (varices) within the

esophagus, stomach, rectum,

or umbilical area

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Causes of Portal Hypertension

Liver cirrhosis

 

Hepatic fibrosis

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Portal vein thrombosis or bloodclots within the portal vein

Congenital portal vein atresia orfailure of the portal vein to develop

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Hepatic vein thrombosis Constrictive pericarditis

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Gastrointestinal bleeding 

Ascites ( accumulation of fluid in the abdomen)

Encephalopathy (liver is unable to filter waste

products)

Splenomegaly ( enlargement of spleen due to the

accumulation of blood components)

Symptoms of portal hypertension

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