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Do any liver diseases cause blood clots?

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Portal vein thrombus: Cirrhosis (scarring of the liver with irreversible liver damage, from alcohol or viral hepatitis or fatty liver or other causes) increases the risk of a clot in the portal vein which can cause bleeding from dilated veins (varices) in the esophagus or stomach. Cancers including of the liver (hepatocellular carcinoma, which can be a complication of cirrhosis) can increase the risk of blood clots.

Answered 6/25/2020

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Yes: Liver cancer can increase the risk of blood clot formation. Also, there is an entity called  budd-chiari syndrome, which is a condition caused by blockage, such as clotting, of the hepatic veins. this blockage in turn can cause liver damage. it presents with abdominal pain, fluid in abdomen and enlarged liver.

Answered 2/7/2019

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