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Esophagus
Varices
Varicose veins found in the mucosa in the lower part of the esophagus
Esophagus
Varices
Etiology
Concequence of portal hypertension, caused by cirrhosis of the liver
Esophagus
Varices
Pathology
Between systemic and portal venous circulations