Synonyms: Portal hypertension

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Term information

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Increased blood pressure in the portal venous system. It is most commonly caused by cirrhosis. Other causes include portal vein thrombosis, Budd-Chiari syndrome, and right heart failure. Complications include ascites, esophageal varices, encephalopathy, and splenomegaly.

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http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C3119

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Portal Hypertension

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http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/SNOMEDCT/34742003