Difference between revisions of "Esophageal varices"
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Revision as of 11:38, 8 April 2014
Esophageal varices are a relatively common pathology of the esophagus that typically arises in the context of cirrhosis.
General
- Arise due to portal hypertension.
- This is usually due to cirrhosis that in turn is most often due to alcoholism.
- Usually a clinical diagnosis.
- Major cause of death in cirrhotics.[1]
Gross
- Prominent blood vessels in the distal eosphagus.
Note:
Image:
Microscopic
Features:
- Large dilated submucosal veins - key feature.
- +/-Blood (fresh).
- +/-Hemosiderin-laden macrophages.
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See also
References
- ↑ Tsochatzis, EA.; Triantos, CK.; Garcovich, M.; Burroughs, AK. (Feb 2011). "Primary prevention of variceal hemorrhage.". Curr Gastroenterol Rep 13 (1): 3-9. doi:10.1007/s11894-010-0160-x. PMID 21086193.
- ↑ Burton, Julian L.; Rutty, Guy N. (2010). The Hospital Autopsy A Manual of Fundamental Autopsy Practice (3rd ed.). Oxford University Press. pp. 140. ISBN 978-0340965146.
- ↑ URL: http://www.pathguy.com/lectures/guts.htm. Accessed on: 24 April 2013.