Oesophageal varices (Q42639)
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Abnormally dilated veins developed as portosystemic shunts in the lining of the lower oesophagus in patients with portal hypertension. Once oesophageal varices develop, they continue to grow, and bleeding from oesophageal varices can be fatal.
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| English | Oesophageal varices |
Abnormally dilated veins developed as portosystemic shunts in the lining of the lower oesophagus in patients with portal hypertension. Once oesophageal varices develop, they continue to grow, and bleeding from oesophageal varices can be fatal. |
