Gastric varices

Case contributed by Michael P Hartung
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Upper GI bleeding.

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Female
ct

Left hepatic lobe atrophy. Massive splenomelagy. Numerous upper abdominal varices, many of which encase the pancreas. Gastric submucosal varices. 

Case Discussion

Dramatic case of portal hypertension resulting in massive splenomeglay and extensive upper abdominal varices, which notably encase the pancreas and involve the stomach diffusely. 

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