Gamuts

Varices

Esophageal varices are extremely dilated sub-mucosal veins in the lower third of the esophagus. They are most often a consequence of portal hypertension, commonly due to cirrhosis. [Source: Wikipedia ]

May Cause
Abnormal abdominal vessels
Adrenal pseudotumor
Duodenal wall thickening
Enhancing mediastinal mass
Esophageal lesion in a child
Extrinsic pressure deformity of bladder
Focal gallbladder wall thickening
Intradural extramedullary spinal lesion
Multiple duodenal filling defects
Multiple filling defects in colon
Multiple pulmonary nodules
Multiple small bowel filling defects
Rectal disease
T2-hyperintense adnexal mass
Tortuous myelographic filling defect
Widespread irregular esophageal mucosa
May Be Caused by
Inferior vena cava obstruction
Portal hypertension
Portal venous obstruction

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