Gastric varices (Q42647)
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Abnormally dilated veins developed as portosystemic shunts in the lining of stomach (fundus and/or cardia) in patients with portal hypertension. Once gastric varices develop, they continue to grow, and bleeding from gastric varices can be fatal.
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| English | Gastric varices |
Abnormally dilated veins developed as portosystemic shunts in the lining of stomach (fundus and/or cardia) in patients with portal hypertension. Once gastric varices develop, they continue to grow, and bleeding from gastric varices can be fatal. |
