Disorder

Esophageal and Gastric Varices

AMW:DIS:060062

Dilated blood vessels in the ESOPHAGUS or GASTRIC FUNDUS that shunt blood from the portal circulation (PORTAL SYSTEM) to the systemic venous circulation. Often they are observed in individuals with portal hypertension (HYPERTENSION, PORTAL).

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Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage differential diagnosis Esophageal and Gastric Varices

Esophageal and Gastric Varices has parent Esophageal Diseases

Esophageal and Gastric Varices has parent Hypertension, Portal

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