Sinistral Portal Hypertension

Overview

Portal hypertension of the SPLENIC VEIN due to occlusion caused by pancreatic pathology such as PANCREATIC PSEUDOCYST and PANCRATIC CANCER. Sinistral portal hypertension is associated with GASTRIC VARICES and acute HEMATEMESIS.

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Quick facts about Sinistral Portal Hypertension

Topic type

Condition

Category

Gastroenterology

MeSH classification

C06.552.494.707

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