Presentation
Known patient with liver cirrhosis underwent radiofrequency ablation for hepatocellular carcinoma and now for follow up
Patient Data
Age: 50 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Portal hypertension with caput medusae
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Dilated main portal vein and its branches with recanalization of umbilical vein. Multiple tortous veins are seen radiating from the umbilicus representing portosystemic collaterals and was described as caput medusae sign.
From the case:
Portal hypertension with caput medusae
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Caput medusae sign.