Caput medusae I86.82
Synonym(s)
Abdominal wall varices
Definition
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Dilatation of the abdominal skin veins, especially the paraumbilical veins.
Occurrence/Epidemiology
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In cases of liver cirrhosis (usually discreet), Budd-Chiari syndrome, pelvic vein thrombosis.
Etiopathogenesis
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Bypass circulation via the paraumbilical veins in cases of venous congestion in the portal vein area due to portal hypertension.
Clinic
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Clear vein pattern and dilatation of the epifascial and subcutaneous abdominal veins.
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Pelvic vein thrombosis;Disclaimer
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Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer