Caput Medusae Portal Hypertension

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What is caput medusae and its cause?

Caput medusae is a network of dilated veins surrounding the umbilicus. It is caused by increased blood flow in the umbilical and periumbilical veins and is often accompanied by an audible venous hum over the umbilical vein (Cruveilhier-Baumgarten murmur).
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How can you tell the difference between caput medusae and IVC obstruction?

Caput Medusae is distinguished from inferior vena cava obstruction by determining the direction of flow in the veins below the umbilicus; it is towards the legs in the former, and towards the head in the latter (as abdominal collaterals develop to bypass the blocked inferior vena cava and permit venous return from the ...
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What is the most common cause of portal hypertension?

Portal hypertension is elevated pressure in your portal venous system. The portal vein is a major vein that leads to the liver. The most common cause of portal hypertension is cirrhosis (scarring) of the liver.
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What are the three main features of portal hypertension?

What are the symptoms of portal hypertension?
  • Gastrointestinal bleeding: Black, tarry stools or blood in the stools; or vomiting of blood due to the spontaneous rupture and bleeding from varices.
  • Ascites: An accumulation of fluid in the abdomen.
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Caput Medusae: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

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Caput medusae is almost always caused by portal hypertension. This refers to high pressure in your portal vein. The portal vein carries blood to your liver ...

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