Hepatic cirrhosis with portal hypertension and massive ascites

Case contributed by Cláudio Souza
Diagnosis almost certain

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Male

Shrivelled liver, most probably due to cirrhosis. Many portosystemic collaterals (varices) and massive ascites, attesting to uncompensated portal hypertension. Ascites also filling left inguinal hernia.

Case Discussion

Portal hypertension and massive ascites resulting from hepatic cirrhosis.

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