Disease or Syndrome
esophageal varices
[ ih-sof-uh-jee-uhl, ee-suh-faj-ee-uhl vair-uh-seez ]
Definitions related to esophageal varices:
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(esophageal varix) Extreme dilation of the submucusoal veins in the lower portion of the esophagus.Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO)The Human Phenotype Ontology Project, 2021
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Abnormally dilated veins of the esophagus.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Longitudinal venous varices at the lower end of the esophagus as a result of portal hypertension; they are superficial and liable to ulceration and massive bleeding.CRISP ThesaurusNational Institutes of Health, 2006
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Esophageal varices are enlarged veins in the esophagus, which can cause major bleeding. Esophageal varices are caused by high blood pressure in blood vessels in and around the liver (portal hypertension).Merck & Co., Inc., 2020
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Esophageal varices are abnormal, enlarged veins in the tube that connects the throat and stomach (esophagus). This condition occurs most often in people with serious liver diseases.Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
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Esophageal varices are dilated collateral blood vessels that develop as a complication of portal HTN, usually in the setting of cirrhosis. They can be seen on endoscopy. In the US the major cause is alcoholic liver disease. Worldwide, hepatitis B virus infection and hepatitis C virus infection are the major causes of cirrhosis. Once...Athenahealth, Inc., 2019
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